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Provides overview of farm animal welfare issues, regulatory role of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and statutory authorities for farm animal care. Summarizes criticisms of and justifications for animal agriculture practices, and discusses Congressional action regarding horse slaughter, treatment of nonambulatory livestock, humane slaughter, Federal procurement standards, and the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act.
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