[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Cybersprings

Almost anything California passes I think is ridiculous. And I am not a huge animal person. But requiring a 4x6 pen for a pig where she can lay down does not seem extreme. If the industry does not provide that now, then shame on them, not shame on California for passing the law. That is one law that I would be willing to pay more for. Yes it is "just an animal," but cruelty is still cruelty.

[Stu from NYC]

Why would they not have a herd of pigs in a larger area like a corral rather than confine them to a smaller stall.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Why would they not have a herd of pigs in a larger area like a corral rather than confine them to a smaller stall.

A sow with a litter is very protective of them. In a larger pen with other sows you will have them fighting each other and killing other sow's piglets.

[coralway]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

The US Supreme Court just upheld a California law which requires that any pork sold in California has to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space, with the ability to lie down and turn around - even if the pork comes from another state.

This will be a nightmare for the pork industry since the vast majority of pork farmers' practices do not conform to the California law. Either they won't be able to sell pork in California, or if they do comply with the law, pork prices should increase for the rest of the country. Stock up on bacon now!

Supreme Court rejects challenge to California pork law mandating more space for pigs

As we now know, at least two United States Supreme Court Justices and/or their wives can be bought.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by coralway

As we now know, at least two United States Supreme Court Justices and/or their wives can be bought.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

How much is a “little” more??
Bacon is about $9.00 a pound now. Are you willing to pay $10, $12, $15, or $18?

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Agree, bacon is high. On the other hand, my favorite pork product, baby back ribs, are +/- $3.00 a pound. Saw a whole ham for $1.00 a pound.