The use of gestation crates or sow stalls is a subject of constant debate, as animal welfare issues continue to attract attention.   Both in Europe, the US and Canada, there is a gradual tendency to move to loose sow housing, away from crates or stalls. Take a look here for the latest news.

 

LATEST NEWS

September 2007

• US: One more ranch to phase out sow stalls //26 Sept 2007

 

May 2007

• Study questions sow stall effectiveness //14 May 2007

  
  
  April 2007

  • RSPCA does not agree with crate law //24 Apr 2007
  • Cargill not phasing out gestation crates //16 Apr 2007
  • Maryland considers banning gestation crates //05 Apr 2007
  • Fast-food chain applauds crate-free production //02 Apr 2007

   

  March 2007

  • Gestation crates targeted in Oregon //20 Mar 2007
  • Heather Mills: ban gestation crates //20 Mar 2007

   

  February 2007

  • CPC welcomes Maple Leaf crate ban //27 Feb 2007
  • Canadian doubts about gestation crate bans //15 Feb 2007
  • Maple Leaf cancels sow gestation crates //02 Feb 2007

   

  January 2007

  • NPPC pleased about California court ruling //31 Jan 2007
  • NPPC: gestation crates are also appropriate //26 Jan 2007
  • Smithfield ends use of gestation crates //26 Jan 2007
  • Activists now target California pig producers //23 Jan 2007

   

  2006

  • Arizona says ' no' to gestation crates //09 Nov 2006
  • Arizona sees start of voting on sow stalls //13 Oct 2006