UPDATES

• LA Councilman says zoo should consider all options for Asian elephants - It was announced last week that Billy and Tina will be moved to the Tulsa Zoo, which has undergone a massive renovation to accommodate more elephants, including bulls. (And has qualified staff with decades of combined experience, I might add!)
• S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Demands Mexico Cooperate to Protect U.S. Agricultural Products from Invasive Pests; Threatens Port Closures
• California State Fair nixes harness racing at Cal Expo
• S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Major Win for Texas Farmers and Ranchers in Water Negotiations with Mexico

IN THE NEWS

Animal welfare organization opposes NH House-passed bill
The New Hampshire Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals opposes this bill that would ensure all steps are taken before animals are seized from any purported cruelty situation, adding in veterinary checks and enshrining private property rights.

Major pet store launches $5.99 solution to soaring egg prices – but it’s more work than you think

New legislation seeks relief for livestock producers battling black vultures