A big thank you to all those in Nebraska who spoke up against a bill introduced in the Nebraska legislature that would have phased out the use of gestation stalls in the Cornhusker state. HSUS convinced Nebraska State Senator DiAnna Schimek to introduce a bill less than an hour before the deadline to introduce new bills. Fellow rural legislators and members of farm organizations contacted State Senator Schimek to educate her about the importance of the producer's right to choose how to properly house their animals. Five days later, Senator Schimek decided to withdraw the bill.

The battle is far from over. We need to continue to educate people about the importance of allowing producers to choose the best housing methods to ensure animals are safe and healthy. Who better to know these methods than us farmers and ranchers who work with our animals on a daily basis.

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