The Rural Voice, 2006-06, Page 29for the Protection of Animals. That
group had success in a November
2002 referendum in Florida where
stalls were banned. MacKay says,
however, that this was an ideal target
because there were only about two
farms using stalls there.
Supporters of the use of stalls
complained that voters were
misinformed about the realities
of swine farming.
"It's unfortunate that the general
public did not have the benefit of
scientific information ' or
understanding of swine care practices
on which to base their decision," said
Kathy Chinn, a Missouri producer
who was chair of the Pork Board's
animal welfare committee at the
time.
If the Canadian Coalition for Farm
Animals report is in indication of
renewed targeting of gestation stall
systems it may increasingly
important for producers to heed the
advice of Gonyou and Li. Besides,
Gonyou says, it may pay off in
greater sow Iongevity.0
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