USA - Californians vote against gestation crates

Californians voted on Nov. 4 to prohibit the use of gestation crates, which becomes effective Jan. 1, 2015. Requiring that pregnant pigs, laying hens and calves raised for veal be kept in enclosures large enough that they can turn around and fully extend their limbs.

Californians voted on Nov. 4 to prohibit the use of gestation crates, which becomes effective Jan. 1, 2015. Requiring that pregnant pigs, laying hens and calves raised for veal be kept in enclosures large enough that they can turn around and fully extend their limbs.

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