Increased Transparency in Livestock Depopulation and Funding Use
New regulations enhance transparency in the mass culling of farm animals by requiring detailed reporting from farm owners. Citizens will gain access to a public database, allowing them to understand how and why animal depopulation occurs, and how public funds are utilized in these situations. The act also prohibits the use of federal funds for controversial culling methods like "ventilation shutdown," aiming to improve animal welfare.
Key points
Farm owners must report details of mass animal depopulation, including reasons, dates, locations, methods, and costs.
A public online database will be created, making depopulation information accessible to all citizens.
Federal funds are prohibited from being used for "ventilation shutdown" methods of animal culling, with penalties for violations.
Citizens will have insight into how public money is spent in the context of mass animal depopulation.
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