H.R.3704 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act

To amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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News Coverage

01/26/12
Drastic changes for California ani...

The safety and treatment of farm animals in California now depends on the federal bill, HR 3704, which the House Agriculture Committee is...

Source: Examiner
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01/24/12
California animal-slaughter law st...

But the federal laws did not include pigs. Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States, which sponsored the state...

Source: KTUU
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01/24/12
California animal-slaughter law st...

But the federal laws did not include pigs. Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States, which sponsored the state...

Source: Los Angeles Times
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01/24/12
California animal-slaughter law st...

But the federal laws did not include pigs. Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States, which sponsored the state...

Source: Los Angeles Times
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01/16/12
Livestock Slaughter Bill Being Pro...

Known as Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (H.R. 3704) it would require all livestock that are unable to walk at the slaughter...

Source: Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
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01/12/12
Bill would remove downer animals f...

The act (H.R. 3704) would require all unhealthy livestock unable to walk because of disease to be humanely euthanized, according to a new...

Source: CattleNetwork.com
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03/09/12
Once More, Big Ag Wants Us Off the...

This piece of legislation, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (H.R. 3704), is sponsored by Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY). Linne...

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03/09/12
Once More, Big Ag Wants Us Off the...

This piece of legislation, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (H.R. 3704), is sponsored by Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY). Linne...

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03/09/12
Once More, Big Ag Wants Us Off the...

This piece of legislation, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (H.R. 3704), is sponsored by Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY). Linne...

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03/09/12
Once More, Big Ag Wants Us Off the...

This piece of legislation, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (H.R. 3704), is sponsored by Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY). Linne...

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03/09/12
Once More, Big Ag Wants Us Off the...

This piece of legislation, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (H.R. 3704), is sponsored by Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY). Linne...

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03/09/12
Once More, Big Ag Wants Us Off the...

This piece of legislation, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (H.R. 3704), is sponsored by Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY). Linne...

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03/08/12
Once More, Big Ag Wants Us Off the...

This piece of legislation, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (H.R. 3704), is sponsored by Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY). Linne...

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03/08/12
Once More, Big Ag Wants Us Off the...

This piece of legislation, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (H.R. 3704), is sponsored by Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY). Linne...

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03/08/12
Once More, Big Ag Wants Us Off the...

This piece of legislation, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (H.R. 3704), is sponsored by Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY). Linne...

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03/08/12
Once More, Big Ag Wants Us Off the...

This piece of legislation, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (H.R. 3704), is sponsored by Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY). Linne...

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