The USDA released a proposed update to its Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards, an action that represents ongoing changes to several organic animal welfare provisions that have been in the making for the last 20 years. With the expected publication in the Federal Register on Aug. 9, USDA proposes requirements for organic poultry and livestock living conditions, care, transport and slaughter.
“This proposed Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards rule demonstrates USDA’s strong commitment to America’s organic…
