This title examines farm animal rights past to present from small farms to industrial production. Legislation regulating the process is discussed as are opposing viewpoints and solutions such as local and organic farming and alternative diets.

Includes glossary, index, online resource (page 31) and timeline. Checkerboard Library.

What are farm animal rights? -- Domesticating farm animals -- Rise of farming & industrialization -- Factory farming & antibiotics -- Feeding the masses -- Issues & ethics -- The farm animal movement -- Laws & regulations -- Local & organic farms -- Changing times -- Future of farming -- Timeline -- Become an animal advocate -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Index.