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Environmental Groups Call For End To USDA Wildlife Killing

Critter News

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Services shows that most livestock losses come from weather, disease, illness, and birthing problems, and not predation. The aerial gunning program has killed at least 10 agents and injured 28 more.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

If we are to live in a more peaceful world, we must abandon the cruelty on our plates. March 27, 2007 To the Editor: Livestock producers raise their animals under humane standards and under the care of a veterinarian. Judith Abeles San Diego, March 26, 2007 This issue is an important one and needs to be talked about.