The problem of protecting swine farmers through legislation

In the United States, so-called ‘ag-gag laws’ are the cause of controversy. Although intended to protect pig producers and other kinds of farmers, they don’t appear to make life easier for them. Pig welfare expert Monique Pairis-Garcia explains why. In the United States, the release and dissemination of undercover footage depicting inappropriate handling and management of livestock animals has a significant impact on public perception of the agriculture industry. Nearly 30 undercover vid