Animal Ethics

JANUARY 12, 2008

Hey there, Just discovered your nice blog on animals and ethics. I've linked back to that story in my latest post on Japan v Greenpeace saga on my Dot Earth blog. www.nytimes.com/dotearth I'm going to add Animal Ethics to my blogroll. Revkin The New York Times / Science 620 Eighth Ave.,

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APRIL 15, 2007

To the Editor: Re “ Japan’s Whaling Obsession ” (editorial, April 1): Japan strongly supports the international protection of endangered whale species and advocates for the sustainable harvest of species in abundance only. Japan Information Center Consulate General of Japan New York, April 4, 2007

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MARCH 11, 2007

Horses slaughtered in America today go not to feed the poor and the hungry but to satisfy the esoteric palates of wealthy diners in Europe and Japan. Yes, all food animals should meet a dignified end. Hope Ryden New York, March 5, 2007 The writer is the author of a book about America’s last wild horses.

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JANUARY 31, 2007

In an incredible juxtaposition to the fanfare of Barbaro, more than 100,000 horses were slaughtered last year in the United States and shipped to Europe and Japan for human consumption. Each one of these animals suffered extreme cruel and inhumane conditions in the transportation and slaughter process.

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JULY 5, 2007

No wonder rBGH has been banned in Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. When recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH; also known as rBST) is used, it elevates levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 in milk, which has been linked to increased risk of breast, prostate and other cancers.

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