Cargill, Tyson and McDonald’s signed onto the antimicrobial use stewardship principles.

Small adjustments in the genetics of food animals can result in big animal welfare improvements.

The state already lost part of its case in a lower court earlier in the year.

The company outlined areas it is working on now and in the future.

Nine research projects will receive funding for advancements in poultry genetics.

The definition is based on consumers’ wide-ranging perceptions.

US representatives urged the House Agriculture Committee to exclude the legislation from the Farm Bill.

It is important to select bulls that have good feet and legs so that they produce fed cattle that will be less likely to become lame. 

The company’s efforts focused on animal care, the workforce and new products.

The judge will take the case a few weeks after the law goes into force.