The VISION of Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is that one day
all farms will be humane and healthy places to raise food animals.
The MISSION of Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is to
improve the welfare of food producing animals. We seek to broaden
opportunities for humane farmers, and address the public health
problems that come from the production of meat, milk, and eggs.
Do you know any college students looking for an amazing internship
opportunity this summer?
Look no further! FACT has two openings. We are looking for a
Humane Farming intern
and a
Communications intern.
Apply today!
The
USDA announced that Mad Cow Disease has been detected in a
California cow illustrates the need to close an important loophole
feed regulations.
This case illustrates that Mad Cow Disease is still with us and
this gaping loophole in the safety net needs to be closed. Read more
about what FACT has to say
here.
Last month,
the
FDA made public three documents laying out its approach to addressing
the problem of antibiotic overuse in farms animals.
FACT is deeply disappointed about the
released strategy and
doubts the agency’s voluntary plan will even work.
Our Public Health Program Director Steve Roach is
skeptical of the voluntary approach.
FACT
received over 60 applications for our
Healthy & Humane Farm Funds
Project. Lisa Isenhart and Larissa McKenna are hard at work
reviewing initial applications and preparing them for our review
committee. Stay tuned for more exciting details!
Groups Win Superbug
Suit,
Forcing FDA into Action after 35 Years of Delay! Read
more about it in the
NY Times.
FACT is on Facebook.
Are you interested in interacting with people who care about animal
welfare and public health? Now is your chance. FACT recently
started a Facebook group where people can join our discussion board, get
up-to-date news and learn about upcoming events. Join a community
committed to making farms healthy and humane places to raise animals.
Click
here
to become a member of today and invite others to join as well
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