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OHIO AG DIRECTOR TO REVISIT ANIMAL RIGHTS PLAN
Nov. 29, 2010
BrownfieldAgNews reports:
Saying there are a lot of unanswered questions, Ohio's next agriculture director plans to take a closer look at the animal care deal arranged by that state's outgoing governor and animal rights activists-specifically the Humane Society of the United States.
According to wire reports, James Zehringer's biggest concern is that the proposed regulations will stifle the growth of agriculture in Ohio.
Zehringer, a former poultry farmer who's been a state lawmaker for the past three years, has been highly critical of what he has calls "out-of-state-activists". He says he's not convinced the animal rights groups will stop with what was outlined in the agreement.
HSUS already has said that it will revive an animal welfare ballot issue if the Ohio deal falls apart. HSUS president and CEO Wayne Pacelle says he would be surprised if changes are made because the state's agriculture industry leaders backed the proposal.
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