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Christensen Farms Takes Action Over Animal Abuse Claims

2015-08-13 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

US - Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. has suspended seven of its employees and is conducting a full internal investigation after learning of possible improper animal care at one of the company’s Minnesota hog facilities.

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Visualizing Wind: NREL's Tool for Wind Farms

2015-08-12 19:15:00| Transmission & Distribution World

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Simulator for Wind Farm Applications can calculate how undulating ground, whipping blades, surface temperatures, and other variables alter the air flow and energy production at wind farms. read more

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Christensen Farms responds to video release

2015-08-11 21:57:02| National Hog Farmer

Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. announced last week that it had suspended seven employees after allegations of possible improper animal care at one of its hog farms located near Luverne, Minnesota. Today LCA, a Los Angeles-based group, released a video depicting animal mistreatment from that farm. “There is absolutely no place at Christensen Farms or in this industry for violations of animal welfare,” Christensen Farms CEO Glenn Stolt said. “As a family farm, the care and treatment of our animals is our highest priority. read more

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Christensen Farms takes action to protect animal welfare

2015-08-07 21:57:10| National Hog Farmer

Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. announced today that it has suspended seven employees and is conducting a full internal investigation after learning of possible improper animal care at one of the company’s Minnesota hog facilities. “We were disappointed to learn of alleged violations of our animal welfare policies at one of our facilities,” Christensen Farms CEO Glenn Stolt said. “At Christensen Farms, we take the health and welfare of our animals very seriously. read more

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