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Animal Research Booming in State of Victoria

Critter News

Unwanted farm dogs are another source. In 2007, 394 dogs died during procedures for canine and human research. Animals for research purposes are coming from municipal shelters, breeders and the greyhound trade. From the Herald Sun. The fate of many others remains unclear.

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On the Renewed Debate Over Horse Slaughter

Animal Person

As the economy continues to falter, law enforcement officers in Kentucky and throughout the country are seeing major increases in the number of unwanted and neglected horses, some abandoned on public land, others left to starve by their owners.". This is about finding "affordable options for unwanted horses," the article says.