In brief California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12) establishes new standards for confinement of certain farm animals, including egg-laying hens, veal calves, and breeding pigs.1 Under the law, it is illegal to participate in the commercial sale (including by restaurant and other food service establishments) if the business owner or operator knows or should know that […]
Local animal park deals with frigid temps | News
Tupelo Buffalo Park animal care TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Humans are not the only ones who suffer in harsh weather, it affects livestock as well. The owners and workers at Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo did a lot to prepare for the recent burst of cold. “We do the extra hay, uh […]
City of Midland’s animal shelter deals with shortage of employees
A shortage of employees at the new Midland Animal Shelter has impacted operations at the east Midland facility. Animals Services Director Ty Coleman told the Midland City Council on Tuesday that having three times the space in the newer building has created issues with the number of “kennel techs,” and that has impacted the amount […]