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Category Archives: Animal Agriculture Alliance

It’s time to tell our story differently

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Casey KinlerJanuary 10, 2020Leave a comment

I am not telling agriculture advocates to stop telling our story, but to start sharing it in a different and more thoughtful way.

The Game Changers – Vegan Propaganda at its Finest…

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Guest BloggerDecember 16, 2019

Here are some of the myths perpetuated by the latest Netflix documentary.

Holiday Fun at Local Farms

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Cheyenne EllerDecember 12, 2019

This time of year, my Instagram and Facebook feed is covered in the iconic photos of family and friends getting together at a local farm. While the flood of the same photos would usually get old, this season never does.

Technology, Sustainability and Animal Care on Poultry Farms

Animal Agriculture Alliance, Animal WelfareBy Cheyenne EllerDecember 11, 2019

When we talk about technology, chickens and turkeys aren’t usually the first things that come to mind. However, the poultry industry regularly uses technology to benefit animal care and improve environmental sustainability.

How robots milk cows

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Cheyenne EllerNovember 1, 2019Leave a comment

Although these machines are expensive, some farmers that have adopted the technology describe them as being a good investment because it is paying for labor ahead of time, and these workers don’t call out sick! Plus, they send notifications straight to the farmers’ phones to keep them updated on their cows throughout the day and night.

Moooving Towards Cow-Savvy Technology

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Abbie CoxOctober 21, 2019Leave a comment

Dairy farmers use technology to help their farms be more efficient and to keep their cows comfortable. From back-scratchers to fitbits, technology improves animal care on dairy farms!

Misconceptions about antibiotic usage in agriculture

Animal Agriculture Alliance, Antibiotic UseBy Emily EllisOctober 7, 2019Leave a comment

Unfairly blaming animal agriculture for antibiotic resistance will not help us solve this issue.

Paving my career path in agriculture

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Cheyenne EllerOctober 1, 2019Leave a comment

The story of how getting involved in agriculture inspired me to make it a career.

Advice from the best agriculture advocates

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Casey KinlerSeptember 4, 2019

As part of the Alliance’s College Aggies Online Scholarship Competition, I asked the program mentors to share their #1 piece of advice they’d like to share with aspiring agriculture advocates.

The Case for Really Reliable Research

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Abbie CoxJuly 22, 2019Leave a comment

We live in the information age. Most people can become partially educated on any subject through a quick google search and 10-12 minutes of scrolling. Unfortunately, it can be very difficulty to get accurate information about agriculture on the internet.

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Texas Legislation

PENDING

HB 3799
Description:

Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.

Status: Introduced 3/7/2019
Pending

PASSED

HB 1081
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state
Description:

Would require the Texas Animal Health Commission to conduct a study regarding the current risk level for bovine tuberculosis in certain states determined by the Commission to be infected or at high risk for bovine tuberculosis. By 9/1/2014, the Commission must submit a report of the findings to the Department of Agriculture and others listed.

Status: Effective 6/14/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013

HB 1643
Description:

Would add a concentrated animal feeding operations to the list of facilities that drones are prohibited from flying over.

Status: Effective 9/1/17
Passed
Pass Date: 6/15/2017

HB 1819
Relating to liability for injuring a trespassing sheep or goat
Description:

Would make a person with a fence that is insufficient who kills or wounds a head of cattle, horse, goat or sheep liable to the owner of the animal for damages.

Status: Effective 9/1/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013

FAILED

HB 334
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee
Description:

Would establish a 16-member Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee. The committee would be required to research and develop standards governing livestock and poultry care, food safety, local food availability, food affordability, and best farm management practices for animal well-being.

Status: Introduced 11/19/2010; Died in Committee
Failed

SJR 22
Right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife amendment
Description:

Would amend Aricle 1, Section 34 of the Texas Constitution to include that people have the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, including the use of traditioal methods, subject to laws and regulations to conserve and manage wildlife and preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Would also state that hunting and fishing are preferred methods of managing and controlling wildlife.

Status: Enrolled 5/20/2015; Died in Chamber
Failed