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Poll Finds Widespread Opposition To Cruel Veal Production In NJ

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The majority of New Jersey voters are opposed to veal production methods, and veal consumption has decreased nationwide.

This NJFarms web article summarizes a Zogby report which shows that 4 out of 5 New Jersey (NJ) voters are opposed to veal production methods.

85% of NJ voters believe it is unacceptable to tether calves in crates for their entire lives, while 80% feel it is unacceptable to feed them vitamin deficient diets.

The Weinberg bill requires that calves have enough space to turn around and a diet that provides for their basic nutritional needs, and is supported by 4 out of 5 NJ voters, according to this Zogby poll.

U.S. consumption of veal has declined from 3 pounds per person in 1970 to 1 pound person at the time of this poll. In NJ, more than 30 restaurants have pledged not to serve veal. The NJ Department of Agriculture has received over 30,000 letters requesting that the agency prohibit cruel farming practices.

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New Jersey Farms, Zogby, 2002 United States (Regional)

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