What could a biden administration mean for farm animals?

Abstract

The incoming Biden Administration presents uncertainties for farm animal welfare and alternative proteins due to the lack of legislative history on these topics. Opportunities exist for increased funding and regulation, primarily through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). To improve farm animal welfare, the USDA could regulate chicken slaughter, strengthen procurement standards, adopt fair alternative protein labels, overhaul depopulation rules, enforce good commercial practice violations, oppose lawsuits against state animal welfare laws, and reissue Obama-era rules. USDA appointments and advocacy efforts will determine the impact of these initiatives. – AI-generated abstract.