Animal Ag Fears Nonprofits

With Bush’s end-date just around the corner, the meat industry is shaking in its leather boots. At a recent Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Senior Vice President of Policy Directions, Steve Kopperud, warned cattlemen of the agendas of animal-welfare groups, namely HSUS and PETA. In fear that livestock producers will go out of business, Kopperud urged agribusiness owners to speak with consumers, retailers, legislators, and the media to try to squash the vegetarian lifestyle. Sorry guys, it’s here to stay…