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“Wilbur” bill beefs up living space for pigs and calves

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

E.B. White, intrepid chronicler of the life of pigs in Charlotte’s Web, would applaud the passing of SB202 in the House Ag Committee on Wednesday. The bill, sponsored by Representative Kathleen Curry(D) and Senator Jim Isgar(D), gives pregnant sows a group housing set up, allowing them room to live comfortably with their piglets. Veal calves are provided housing in which they can stand, lay down, and turn around without touching their living quarters. (more…)

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