10,000 Birds

JULY 23, 2014

This is an animated map made from Christmas Bird Count data of Eurasian Collared-Dove sightings from 1987 through 1997 2. This next map is data from 2007 through 2008. They feed from grain storage and spillage areas, livestock yards, and bird feeders. They often tend to displace native species, whether they be plant or animal.

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Breeders 2002 North America Bahamas 180

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.

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Cows Detroit Industry Livestock 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

From WildEarth Guardians: WildEarth Guardians’ research reveals this agency is: • Biologically Unsound - Wildlife Services uses a “sledgehammer approach” to wildlife management, meaning over one million animals are killed each year using non-selective killing controls such as poisons, traps, and aerial gunning.

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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. Eating dead animals and animal products is bad for people, bad for animals and bad for the planet. Judith Abeles San Diego, March 26, 2007 That is never humane.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York San Diego 2007 40

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 10, 2007

Yes, concentrated animal feeding operations, or “factory farms” as you call them, are a key feature of modern agriculture. But today these livestock operations don’t have to be unwelcome neighbors in their communities. To the Editor: “ A Factory Farm Near You ” (editorial, July 31) is in a time warp.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Factory Farm Factory Farming 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