McDonalds

In response to HSUS's latest video about the use of gestation stalls in the production of pork for McD's, McDonalds has decided to have their producers phase out the use of gestation stalls or no longer produce pork for McDonalds.  Once again, the debate about whether or not modern pork production is the best for the pigs is coming into question.  Much research is being done currently about the use of gestation stalls vs. open pens for pregnant pigs.  Results are showing that the safest method of housing pregnant sows is in gestation stalls.  Many locations are finding that when given a choice between a gestation stall and an open "loafing" pen, the sows return to their stalls to rest, eat, and relax.  They even return to the same stall over and over.

I am going to be doing my best for my health and the pork industry and try not to eat at McDonalds.  It will be tough since those three little ones feel like they need Happy Meals, but we are going to try to limit giving them our support.