Animal Agriculture

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Animal Agriculture

Animal agriculture is a vital part of California’s food system, economy, and rural communities. From dairy to poultry and livestock, California Farm Bureau advocates for policies that protect animal agriculture, reduce unnecessary regulations, and help producers stay successful.

Proposition 12

In 2018, California voters passed Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative, self-titled as the Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act (Act). The purpose of the Act is to prevent animal cruelty by phasing out certain methods of farm animal confinement for covered animals raised in the State and the products harvested from those animals if sold within the State for human consumption.

Meat Processing Capacity & Expansion

Mobile slaughter operators (MSOs) provide a custom service for ranchers throughout the state. They are able to slaughter animals on site, so owners do not have to haul the animal to a slaughter facility. Farm Bureau sponsored legislation in 2021 to open this market to all livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, and swine) in order to help small ranchers accommodate local customers.

Animal Disease Preparedness and Response

California Farm Bureau is committed to working with state and federal agencies alongside industry stakeholders to prioritize animal health initiatives that focus on prevention, identification, control, and eradication of animal diseases within our herds. Protecting the animal agriculture industry from both foreign and domestic diseases protects the economic viability of U.S. livestock production and ensures a safe and healthy food supply.

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Email: cfbf@cfbf.com
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Sacramento, CA 95833

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Proposition 12

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Animal Disease Preparedness and Response

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