10,000 Birds

JULY 23, 2014

This next map is data from 2007 through 2008. They feed from grain storage and spillage areas, livestock yards, and bird feeders. And the last one shows the stats from 2013 to the present.

Breeders 179

Breeders 2002 North America Bahamas 179

Critter News

DECEMBER 6, 2008

The proposal was one of several drafted after a 2007 Supreme Court ruling found that greenhouse gases the animals emit through flatulence or belching amounts to air pollution. The ag industry really fears that the government may start taxing them for heads of livestock because of their contribution to global warming.

Cows 100

Cows Detroit Industry Livestock 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

They’re all named for livestock. Now a Senior Leader with WINGS, Rick was a department editor at Birding from 2004 to 2008, editor of Winging It from 2005 to 2007 and currently writes Aimophila Adventures.

Cows 142

Cows Cattle 2011 Birds 142

Critter News

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

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.

Killing 100

Killing Wildlife Groups Endangered Species 100

Animal Ethics

APRIL 2, 2007

March 27, 2007 To the Editor: Livestock producers raise their animals under humane standards and under the care of a veterinarian. Dave Warner Director of Communications National Pork Producers Council Washington, March 28, 2007 To the Editor: Regardless of how “humanely” an animal is raised, it still has to be slaughtered to be eaten.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York San Diego 2007 40

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

962), which would phase out antibiotics use in livestock for growth or preventative purposes unless manufacturers could prove that such uses don’t endanger public health. While some chicken producers and poultry purchasers have taken steps to reduce antibiotic use, the hog industry remains largely resistant to change.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Livestock Chickens 40

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 10, 2007

But today these livestock operations don’t have to be unwelcome neighbors in their communities. Yes, concentrated animal feeding operations, or “factory farms” as you call them, are a key feature of modern agriculture. And, yes, they are increasing in number as farmers attempt to survive the challenges of modern global agricultural economics.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Factory Farm Factory Farming 40