. In addition, birds are bred to grow so large, their legs can't bear their weight."
             On August 23, 2000 McDonald's restaurant chain launched a major effort to improve the way egg farmers care for their hens. This is a break through in the food industry. This is the first of its kind by any major U.S. food supplier- reflecting the rising scientific and public concern over how farm animals are treated. These actions were not necessarily an ethical chose made by the company. They were prompted by a combination of factors, including pressure from animal rights activists and growing concern among government and academic scientists that current methods of caring for chickens may increase the risk for diseases that can be spread to humans. Analysts also called it a potentially profitable business move – to win credit for taking a step that might oth
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