Gestation Crates

Gestation crates enclose pigs in a space of about seven by two feet, an area barely larger than the pig’s body. A mother pig will remain in this minuscule space for the entirety of her pregnancy, about 4 months (17). After long-term housing in these systems, mother pigs are subjected to laying in their waste and not being able to move. This causes skin infections, abrasions, viruses, and sickness. It also subjects the mother pigs to extreme emotional trauma, psychological issues, and stress. Often this practice is done repeatedly to the mother pig through artificial insemination. This extreme animal abuse should be illegal across all 50 states.

Section 3 Legislation

Federal legislation must prohibit the use of gestation crates, farrowing crates, or any similar confinement systems used to restrict pigs or other animals during pregnancy or birth in all 50 states.

factory Farms found to be using these systems after federal law deserve to be held accountable.