http://www.farmsanctuary.org/get_involved/actionalerts.html http://www.farmsanctuary.org/images/logo_small.gif http://www.farmsanctuary.org/index.html http://bit.ly/cqVV7L Congress is on the verge of voting for a new Child Nutrition Act that could finally provide kids with access to healthier, plant-based school meals. However, we’ve recently learned that the House’s superior version of the bill, which incorporates important provisions of the Healthy School Meals Act and goes further in promoting children’s health and wellness, may be rejected for a much weaker version from the Senate. Please act now to ensure Congress passes H.R. 5504! Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:13:00 EST http://bit.ly/9eeoVR The overuse of antibiotics on factory farms has been linked to increased drug resistance in humans and promotes cruel factory farming practices. Roughly 70 percent of antibiotics in the U.S. are used on factory farms to compensate for overcrowding and unsanitary conditions. Agriculture interests have pushed for relaxed regulations and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a rule that may make it easier for factory farmers to obtain and use these drugs. Take action now! Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:13:00 EST http://bit.ly/9Oo3Bt In a recent landmark victory for farm animals, an agreement was brokered with agribusiness to ban and phase out cruel factory farming practices in Ohio. Now, the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board is preparing to issue regulations on the treatment of farm animals and wants to hear from you. This is the perfect time to speak up and ensure that the board makes the provisions of the agreement a reality now! Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:13:00 EST http://bit.ly/cQ0i4B In 2009, President Barack Obama announced a new rule that prevents downed cattle – animals too sick and injured to walk or stand on their own – from being slaughtered for human food. While this was a step in the right direction, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has no rules in place to protect downed animals of other species. Pigs, sheep and goats are still being cruelly pushed, prodded and dragged to their deaths, but you can help end their suffering! Please take a minute now to contact Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and urge him to extend this rule to include other downed animals. http://bit.ly/ajEeq6 Legislators in Oswego County, NY are considering a proposal to build facilities housing and processing more than 70,000 cattle. Factory farms and slaughterhouses like this one are notorious for neglecting and abusing farm animals and pose serious risks to public health and the environment. Tell Oswego County legislators that you strongly oppose this project! Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:13:00 EST