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US Retailers Concerned Over Australia's Delay in Ending Mulesing

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But, as is typical with many large industries, there is a resistance to change unless there is a clear and immediate profit windfall. Such an awful practice. Why change for welfare purposes if there is no clear economic benefit? I think it's just another example of short-term vs. long-term thinking, to which all humans are victim.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Bell & Evans has heard them and set a new standard in the chicken-supply industry. Tracy Reiman Executive Vice President People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Los Angeles, Oct. While ever more consumers are going vegetarian or vegan, almost every consumer is demanding that companies take steps to reduce animal suffering.