Guest guest Posted September 13, 2000 Report Share Posted September 13, 2000 McDonald's action throws spotlight on farm practices By Sue Schwendener http://biz./rf/000907/n07209097.html CHICAGO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The recent " Be Kind to Hens " campaign by hamburger giant McDonald's could put pressure on other food companies and on farmers to change rearing practices that critics say are cruel to animals, experts said. Many Americans think of farm animals as being raised outdoors in wide open spaces. But more typical are huge corporate farms where pigs and chickens are confined indoors and cattle live in outside lots. http://biz./rf/000907/n07209097.html -- Free email services provided by http://www.goodkarmacafe.com Powered by Outblaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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