California livestock law spurs group to seek protection for state farmers

 
BY KYLE ARNOLD
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.

"In an ag state like Oklahoma, the Legislature knows...


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