Measure was compromise with industry, advocacy group

Capital News Service: A controversial farm animal welfare bill would limit the restraint of pregnant pigs, veal calves and egg-laying birds, including chickens, turkeys and ducks. Awaiting the governor's signature, the bill would outlaw confining the animals so they could not lie down, stand up, turn around or extend their limbs. The final bill reflects a compromise among the Humane Society of the United States, the Michigan Allied Poultry Industries Inc., and the Michigan Pork Producers Association. The compromise was reached only after the Washington-based animal welfare group warned it would launch a ballot initiative if the industry groups were unwilling to reach an agreement.

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