 Original article written by Chris Moore
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Massachusetts’ Question 3 animal confinement law, leaving the measure in place despite objections from Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Samuel Alito, who said they would have granted the petition for review.  Original article written by Tom Johnston
Canadian organic pork producer duBreton has announced the launch of a “Verified No Cloning or Gene Editing” claim directly on consumer packaging now arriving at participating retailers across Canada. The voluntary claim, a first among Canadian pork producers, appears on select duBreton pork products with the purpose of clarifying for...  Original article written by Elizabeth Doughman
The brand is the first to fully scale in-ovo sexed eggs in retail in the country.  Original article written by Dave Lefever
As of Jan. 1, Ohio swine breeders are operating under a new openpen sow housing rule that limits the use of gestation crates. The new regulation allows breeding/gestation stalls to be used only during post-weaning for a period of time that “seeks to maximize embryonic welfare and allows for the confirmation of pregnancy."  Original article written by Vincent ter Beek
Swine producers in New Zealand have 10 more years to convert to systems without farrowing crates. That is the outcome of legislation that was approved in the New Zealand parliament early in December. The deadline for the transition is now 18 December 2035  Original article written by Kenny Torrella
The US was making progress on its antibiotics-in-meat problem. Now it’s backsliding.  Original article written by Vivi Aarestrup Moustsen
When most people think of a pigsty, they probably imagine a simple room with feed and room for the animals to grow. But how complex are the needs of pigs in reality? Modern pig production reveals that it is about much more than just square meters and feeders. It is an advanced science that intertwines animal psychology, climate control and intelligent design to create optimal conditions, writes pig housing and welfare expert Dr Vivi Aarestrup Moustsen.  Article written by Zana van Dijk on Dairy Global
A new sustainable solution could help eliminate mastitis. To reduce reliance on antibiotics and combat mastitis, international researchers have developed an innovative method that lowers the risk of udder infections in dairy cows through a novel mechanism.  Sustainable Solutions was featured in Target’s 2025 Sustainability Report as a partner for our work advancing animal welfare in global supply chains. We’re proud to support Target in strengthening responsible sourcing and embedding animal welfare into its broader sustainability strategy. Find us on page 36 in the report here or in the report below.
Reach out to Janice at [email protected] or send her a message on LinkedIn to arrange a Humane Sourcing Assessment of your supply chain for 2026.  Original article written by Sunita van Es-Sahota in Poultry World
The US egg industry has undergone a fundamental decade-long transformation, moving from a standard commodity market to a sophisticated, value-added sector primarily defined by the shift to cage-free production, according to a recent analysis by Rabobank. |