By Dr. Mercola
By Dr. Mercola
There’s a widespread belief in the U.S. that animals raised on organic farms are treated more humanely than animals raised in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This may be true in some cases, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) organic standards do not address animal welfare.
Despite this, a survey conducted for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) found 68 percent of those surveyed expected animals raised on organic farms “have access to outdoor pasture and fresh air throughout the day.”
Another 67 percent believed “[organically raised] animals have significantly more space …read more
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