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NPPC Opposes Federal ‘Farm Takeover Bill’
The National Pork Producers Council criticized congressional legislation introduced today that would prescribe cage sizes for egg-laying hens, saying it would set a “dangerous precedent” for allowing the federal government to regulate on-farm production practices, including animal housing.

High Court Tosses California ‘Downer’ Law
In a unanimous decision issued Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a California law that bans the processing of all non-ambulatory animals, including hogs. NPPC hailed the ruling.

The California Legislature approved the law in 2008 after a video was released by animal activists, showing non-ambulatory, or “downed,” cows at a California beef packing plant being dragged and prodded to enter the processing line. 
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President Praises Pork Producers, Signs Three FTAs Into Law


In a White House signing ceremony attended by NPPC President Doug Wolf, President Obama lauded the U.S. pork industry for its efforts in helping to get trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea approved. Click here to view the video.


Click here for NPPC's President Doug Wolf statements on passage of the FTAs.

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