February 16, 2012 - Veterinarians Support Federal Legislation on Eggs
The United Egg Producers Association applauds the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the nation’s largest association of animal health professionals representing more than 82,500 veterinarians, for its announcement supporting H.R. 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012. The proposed legislation will lead to improvements in housing for 280 million hens involved in U.S. egg production, while providing a stable future for egg farmers. READ MORE
February 7, 2012 - Bell & Evans Sets the New Standard for a Lifetime of Humane Animal Welfare
The Bell & Evans Humane Animal Welfare Standard is the culmination of years of best practices and guarantees the highest standards of humane animal treatment from the farm, to transport and the processing plant. Bell & Evans' new Slow Induction Anesthesia (SIA) system is the centerpiece of The Bell & Evans Standard.
"SIA is a more humane, low-stress system that gently puts the birds to sleep before they are processed, without pain or suffering," states Scott Sechler, owner of Bell & Evans.
Bell & Evans has been family-owned and operated since the 1890s, distributing Raised without Antibiotics and Organic chickens nationwide. For additional information on Bell & Evans and the SIA system, please visit www.bellandevans.com.