California livestock law spurs group to seek protection for state farmers

 
BY KYLE ARNOLD | Modified: February 4, 2009 at 4:48 am | Published: February 4, 2009   

Oklahoma farm and livestock groups are making a pre-emptive strike against animal rights activists.

On the heels of a California initiative passed by voters in November, a handful of farm groups — backed by key lawmakers — are trying to pass a state law that would give the Legislature exclusive right to make laws about farm animal treatment.

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"In an ag state like Oklahoma, the Legislature knows how best to take care of the animals,” said Rep. Don Armes, R-Faxon, chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Development...
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