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Open in new window U.S. Meat Demand: The Influence of Animal Welfare Media Coverage

Glynn T Tonsor and Nicole J Olynk ( September, 2010 )

Summary

U.S. consumers are expressing increasing interest in the production practices used in modern food production. An issue rapidly increasing in importance to consumers is the treatment of farm animals raised for meat, milk, and eggs destined for human consumption. Recently U.S residents in several states have signaled concern for animal well-being through ballot initiatives that prohibit the use of particular practices.


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Organization Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics
Publisher Kansas State University
Publication Date September, 2010
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Material Type Written Material

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