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Unexpected Farm Animal Deal in Ohio

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Animal welfare groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have agreed to abandon a fall ballot issue against animal cruelty as part of a deal with state farm groups brokered by Gov. From the Associated Press.

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Class "B" Animals Sold for Medical Research

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DeRose will address the use of “Class B” animals in veterinary schools and research labs. Class B dealers are animal brokers who acquire animals from places such as pounds, flea markets and newspaper ads for the purpose of selling them to research institutions or veterinary schools. DeRose will speak at 7 p.m.,

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"The Cove" Continues to Disturb

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Once penned, some dolphins are picked out by dolphin trainers and animal brokers for purchase and transport to amusement parks and resorts. The rest are killed with spears, knives and clubs in an orgy of cruelty. Tags: captivity dolphin animal cruelty marine life Japan. The cries of the dolphins are pathetic.

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