Investigation: Animals mistreated at Smithfield subsidiary

HSUS undercover investigator documents suffering endured by female pigs. Trouble with links or images? View this message online. December 15, 2010 Undercover Investigation at Smithfield Dear Anne, For approximately one month, an HSUS undercover investigator documented the suffering endured by female breeding pigs held in severely restrictive gestation crates on a factory farm operated by a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, in Waverly, Virginia. Many of the highly intelligent and inquisitive pigs develop sores and infections from crate-related injuries and from simply lying in the same position without relief. Out of sheer boredom, they engage in repetitive behaviors — such as bar biting and head swaying — sometimes injuring themselves in the process. Please send Smithfield a loud and clear message that it needs to honor its self-imposed commitment to stop using inhumane gestation crates by 2017. Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO Just One Day Left! Make a gift donation for a loved one by tomorrow (Dec. 16) at midnight — and they’ll receive this adorable pig ornament by Christmas! Learn more» Getting a Second Chance A horse named Second Chance went from painful neglect to morning strolls around the pasture in a loving home. Watch his amazing story» On Facebook? So are we! “Like” us on Facebook and get exclusive deals, coupons, and more this holiday season. Join us on Facebook»   Prose for Pets Know a child with a pet and a way with words? Get them to enter the National Children's Pet Poetry Contest! How to enter» © 2010 The Humane Society of the United States | All rights reserved | 2100 L Street, NW | Washington, DC 20037 humanesociety@hsus.org | 202-452-1100 | humanesociety.org We are committed to protecting your privacy, so your email address will NEVER be sold, rented, or exchanged. This message was sent to akmb1987.respanimal@blogger.com. Visit your subscription management page to modify your email communication preferences or update your personal profile. To stop ALL email from The Humane Society of the United States, click here (or reply via email with "remove" in the subject line).

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