Current Animal Welfare Trends & Tactics Kay Johnson Smith Executive Vice President

1. Current Animal Welfare Trends & Tactics Kay Johnson SmithExecutive Vice President NASDA Animal & Plant Industries Committee Washington, DC February 21, 2009

2. The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s Role A national umbrella organization that: • Connects stakeholders –nationally & internationally - providing the greatest network across the animal food chain; • Educates the public by bringing truthful, science-based information to consumers to better their understanding of animal agriculture’s importance to their quality of life and our nation’s security • Protects consumers’ right to choose their foods, along with farmers’ and ranchers’ right & ability to raise animals in the most humane way.

3. 2008 Activists Made Significant Gains Undercover Employment “Investigations” Passage of California Prop 2 2009 Challenges will be Greater than Ever

4. Retailers Restaurants Food Health Scares Undercover Employment & Video Violence Terrorism Humane Education Internet/ Youth Religious & Thought Leaders Purchasing Stock Impacts of CAFOs Legislation/ Ballot Initiatives Lawsuits Technology Scares Using Ag Experts Animal Agriculture Under Siege Animal Ag & Food

5. $300 Million/Year +

6. $3.4 Million Study Funded by Pew Charitable Trusts Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future Ad in The Politico, Feb 11, 2009 http://saveantibiotics.org/resources/Pigs-Peanuts-ad.pdf Feeding human antibiotics to hogs makes salmonella harder to cure.The Problem Beyond the Peanuts. For the hundreds of Americans who have been sickened by salmonella-tainted peanut products, life-saving antibiotics are helping to prevent a catastrophe. But if we don’t change our livestock feeding practices, soon the salmonella may win. … Learn more at SaveAntibiotics.org.

7. Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation January 19, 2009 We Need Your Vote on Components of “Change Agenda for Animals” With the changing of the guard at the White House comes the prospect of new possibilities for moving our goals forward, and to mark this latest transfer of power, The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) are advancing a 100-point “Change Agenda for Animals.” Never before has the animal protection movement so carefully articulated a vast array of critical animal protection reforms in the domains of so many federal agencies—Agriculture, Interior, Commerce, Defense, Health and Human Services, State, and others. It is a road map for reform…

8. Activists’ National Legislative Goals Amend AW Act to include Farm Animals Establish Federal Animal Welfare Guidelines Farm Animal Anti-Cruelty Act – Federal Penalties Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act Banning of Antibiotics for Farm Animals Criminalizing Transportation & Selling of Horses Intended for Slaughter – HR 503 Pushing for Transportation Regulations for Farm Animals Repeal of AETA

9. Activists State Legislative Goals Pressure state legislatures to pass AW legislation Ballot Initiative Campaigns in more states: OH, MI, MA, ME? Ban production systems or practices (gestation stalls, veal stalls, layer hen cages, etc.) Ban/Limit New Farms or Expansion (Pew Report used as one basis) Animal Guardian Initiatives – gaining rights for animals Banning Sales & Consumption of Food Products (foie gras, trans fats, next?)

10. Ballot Initiative States O X O X O X X- Animal rights initiatives passed-FL, AZ, CA, MA O- Legislative Action taken to set farm production standards - some to avoid animal rights ballot initiatives – NJ, CO, OR X

11. HSUS at work in Midwestern state legislatures Monday, February 9, 2009, 3:25 PMby Dave Russell and Ken Anderson Pacelle tells Brownfield that their Humane Lobby Days are nothing new and each state has its own legislative agenda.“Last year we helped pass 93 news laws to advance animal welfare in the states, and we have worked in Congress for a long time to address these issues,” Pacelle said. “The issues are evolving and I think political leaders recognize that the public is ready for reform, then the concern ripens and action may be taken.”And while no ballot initiatives, like Proposition 2, which passed this past November in California, are planned, it is certainly something HSUS will be evaluating.“We’ll see how things go in the states and we hope to reach common agreements,” said the HSUS President. “But if we do reach an impasse, then certainly the ballot initiative is an option in states where the constitution allows for that decision making process.”

12. February 26, 2009 Arizona March 10, 2009 Tennessee March 26, 2009 Delaware March 30, 2009 New York March 31, 2009 Maine Vermont Pennsylvania Michigan Vermont Wisconsin Alabama Oklahoma Rhode Island HSUS Humane Lobby Days April 2, 2009 • West Virginia • Florida • Texas • April 14, 2009 • Massachusetts

13. GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE BILL 27* AN ACT TO REGULATE THE EUTHANASIA OF ANIMALS AND TO PROHIBIT SPECIFIED METHODS OF EUTHANASIA OF ANIMALS "§ 19A-24. Powers of Board of Agriculture. The Board of Agriculture shall:… Adopt rules on the euthanasia of animals in the possession or custody possession, custody, or control of any person required to obtain a certificate of registration under this Article. G.S. 19A-26. The rules shall, effective until January 1, 2011, be consistent with the method and delivery of method approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Humane Society of the United States, or the American Humane Association… Sponsors: Representatives Tarleton, Allen (Primary Sponsors); Cole, Dickson, Earle, Faison, Goforth, Haire, McElraft, Moore, and Underhill. Referred to: Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 3, 2009 Current State Legislative Proposals

14. 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLYState of Illinois2009 and 2010SB1337Introduced 2/10/2009, by Sen. James A. DeLeoSummary: 510 ILCS 70/3.03-5 new  Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Prohibits a person from tethering or confining any covered animal, on a farm, for all or the majority of any day, in a manner that prevents the animal from (i) lying down, standing up, and fully extending his or her limbs or (ii) turning around freely. Creates exemptions from this requirement for (i) scientific or agricultural research; (ii) examination, testing, individual treatment, or operation for veterinary purposes; (iii) transportation; and (iv) rodeo exhibitions, State or county fair exhibitions, 4-H programs, and similar exhibitions. Provides that any person who violates this requirement is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and upon conviction must be punished by a fine not to exceed $500, or by imprisonment not to exceed 180 days, or both.  Current State Legislative Proposals

15. California Bill Takes Aim at Dairy Cow Mutilation SACRAMENTO (Feb. 13, 2009)—In the nation’s number-one dairy state, animal welfare and public health experts and agriculture scientists have urged support for a new bill to prevent an all-too-common type of mutilation of dairy cows. California Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez introduced legislation, SB 135, to ban the painful and unnecessary tail docking of dairy cows. Current State Legislative Proposals

16. Montana - Bill Number: Mt H.B. 418- provides ability to open a new horse slaughter facility North Dakota: Bill Number: ND H.B. 1496- designates money to study the possible opening of a horse slaughterhouse Wyoming: Bill Number: WY HJR 8- requests Congress not interfere with shipment and slaughter of unwanted horses (Canada, Mexico) States Considering Legislation to Open or Support Horse Slaughter Facilities/Markets Associated Press, February 10, 2009 HELENA, Mont.  —  A Montana legislator is sponsoring a bill that would clear the way for a horse slaughterhouse in the state, if investors want to build one. The United States no longer has a slaughterhouse where horses are processed, but there are facilities in Canada and Mexico that receive U.S. horses. Republican legislator Ed Butcher of Lewistown says doing the work stateside makes more sense. He says that would help people who need to dispose of horses, and would strengthen Montana's economy.

17. Announced on February 10, 2009 Toledo Thinking Outside of the Crate Talk Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Join Mercy For Animals for a free presentation by Dean Vickers, the Humane Society of the United States' State Director for Ohio. This year, legislation will be introduced in Ohio to phase out the cruel confinement of farmed pigs, chickens and cows. Learn how you can help pass this vital legislation. For more information on this event, please email MFA's Toledo Regional Coordinator, Heather Gillen, or call her at 419-304-4948. Where: Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave, Toledo, OH When: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Current State Legislative Proposals

18. Beyond Legislative Efforts

19. Campaigns Targeting Business – making news Undercover Hires “Reporting” - playing on media & public’s love affair with animals Threatening Letters sent to Producers/Processors, claiming cruelty Lawsuits Continued push on retailers Stock Purchase - Shareholder Resolutions (Hormel, Pfizer, California Pizza Kitchen, McDonald’s, many more) Growing Violence Directed at Food Chain

20. For Animal Ag to Succeed into the Future, We Must Be Proactive NOW

21. All species groups have developed science-based Animal Welfare Guidelines on farm & in processing facilities Many have developed guidelines for animal care & well-being during transport (cattle, swine); others are working on it Many programs require producers and transporters be certified; others are developing similar programs All groups have progressive environmental management programs Important Things To Know Alliance brochure providing summary of industry-driven Animal Welfare Programs

22. Help Animal Agriculture Tell Its Story – Ensure Your Residents Understand Agriculture’s Commitment and Shared Values – Consumers, Retailers, Legislators, Community, Local Law Enforcement, Media Things You Can You Do National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Management Inc. Announce National Dairy FARM Program Release Date: January 21, 2009 Program designed to bolster consumer trust and confidence in the U.S. dairy industry and demonstrate the industry’s commitment to the highest levels of animal care and quality assurance Washington, DC – The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI) have announced the introduction of the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management…

23. The Animal Agriculture Alliance Can be a Resource • Broadest Network of Stakeholders Across Food Chain • International Animal Welfare Issues • OIE – Alliance is industry coordinator & liaison to USDA • Industry Response to Pew Commission Report • Alliance is industry coalition coordinator • Talking Points • Third Party Experts • Fact Sheets on: • Animal Welfare Guidelines Program – all species • Animal Agriculture & Public Health • Animal Agriculture & Environment • Antibiotics in Farm Animals (Antimicrobial Resistance Issues) • Controlled Atmosphere Stunning

24. Security & Antiterrorism Resources Media Resources Alliance Social Networking Sites – FaceBook, YouTube Consumer Oriented Videos on Animal Ag Collegiate Blog Ambassadors Program Educational Materials & Programs The Animal Agriculture Alliance Can be a Resource

25. Kay Johnson Smith KJohnson@animalagalliance.org (703)562-5160 www.animalagalliance.org THANK YOU!!