The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Organic meat and egg producers will have to abide by stricter animal welfare standards under a new rule announced Wednesday, Jan. 18, by USDA.
The rule was a victory for animal rights groups two days before President Obama left office. The regulations will ensure that organically grown livestock have enough space to lie down, turn around, stand up and fully stretch their limbs. Poultry will have enough room to move freely and spread their wings. Beaks can't be removed, and cattle’s tails can't be cut. Living conditions will have to include. . .
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