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Puerto Rico Plans Huge Primate Breeding Facility to Supply Researchers

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Less than one year ago, Puerto Rico enacted a landmark animal protection law, based in part on a set of model laws drafted by the Animal Legal Defense Fund. states and jurisdictions with regards to the strength of their laws protecting animals. The sweeping set of reforms provided for in Act 154 (P S.

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Organizations Putting Animals First

4 The Love Of Animals

Formed in 2007, this organization seeks to promote the humane treatment of animals by promoting effective animal sanctuary management. From medical assistance to fundraising, education and adoption events, PAC 911 does all it can to improve the situation of animals in its area. Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

March 27, 2007 To the Editor: Livestock producers raise their animals under humane standards and under the care of a veterinarian. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, management and husbandry are more important than the type of production system for ensuring the health and well-being of pigs. That is never humane.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

March 14, 2007 To the Editor: Contrary to the assertions in Nicolette Hahn Niman’s attack on modern pork production, America’s 67,000 pork producers treat their animals humanely. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, management and husbandry are more important for ensuring the health and well-being of pigs.

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Birding With Alligators

10,000 Birds

Even with medical treatment, an alligator bite may still result in a fatal infection. Alligators are protective parents who will protect their young by attacking anything that comes too close or poses threats to baby alligators. throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, but alligators killed 12 people from 2001 to 2007.