Hog farm hopes bigger gets betterhttp://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090405/BIZ0102/304059944

Author: Jenni Glen

Date: April 5th, 2009

Source: journalgazette.net

Summary:

In Wabash, the hog farm is taking more steps to be kinder and gentler to its hogs. There is debate however whether it is alright to pen up pregnant sows. Overall the farm treats its animals right give proper check-ups and controlling the environment for the hogs.

Response: 

This is a great farm for raising animals. It doesn't neglect them, they care for them to give us the best meat. They make sure they are cared for and treated right. The sows are separated when the are pregnant for their own safety. Also if there are fights the medical staff treats the wounds. This is a model farm, others need to follow this example set by them.

Region's Largest Egg Supplier Raidedhttp://www.thebostonchannel.com/mostpopular/19075283/detail.html

Author:NA

Date: April 2, 2009

Source:TheBostonChannel.com

Summary:

The area's largest egg supplier was raid on counts that it caged chickens with the dead chickens. The farm supplies 65,000 eggs a week. Many animals died because they couldn't reach food and water and many times stayed in the cages with the egg laying birds.

Response:

This is the textbook example of factory farming. The abuse and cruelty is amazing. The animals are starving to death and the bodies are not removed. Also there is evidence the birds are being whipped, is horrible. There needs to be serious punishment for the farm. There should be new laws and heavy fines that include jail time.