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MONTH: March 2007

Vealer drops crating

 

HARLEYSVILLE, Pa.--Wayne Marcho, founder of the 36-year-old Marcho Farms integrated veal production empire, on January 29, 2007 announced that his company has already moved thousands of calves from veal crating to loose housing, and will shift entirely to loose housing within the next few years. Marcho is believed to supply 15% to 20% of the U.S. veal market.

"Smithfield and Marcho Farms were both strong proponents of keeping animals in narrow crates," said Farm Sanctuary president Gene Bauston. "Their back flip begs the question: what else are pigs, calves and other farm animals rightfully entitled to?