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Animal Rights Activists Jailed in Europe

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Tags: europe activism huntingdon animal rights. Some employees from firms in Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland had "puppy killer" and "scum" daubed on their houses. The cost of the damage and increased security measures amounted to 12.6 million pounds, the court heard.

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Seal Products Banned in Europe

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Thanks to Animal Rights Person for the heads up on this. Tags: canada norway europe trade seals. As of last Friday. * EU nations agree to ban on seal products * Ban would lead to trade clash with Norway and Canada * Final approvals seen as a formality.

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EU Sends Inspectors to Portugal for Farm Animal Welfare

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The inspectors found nothing wrong, but at least they responded to the issues raised by Animal Angels, based in Germany. My 2010 resolution is to try and track animal rights issues in the homelands of Spain and Portugal. Tags: europe portugal farm animal welfare.

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British-Funded Lab Under Investigation in Malaysia

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Malaysia, under pressure from animal rights activists, is going to investigate Progenix Labs. Malaysia is considering shutting down a controversial British-funded animal testing lab if there is evidence of cruelty there, the goverment's top veterinary official said on Sunday. Tags: animal research malaysia.

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Europeans Continue to Search for Alternatives to Animal Research.Why Not Americans?

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Is there a different culture regarding animals in Europe? Are animal rights organizations more effective? Tags: europe animal research drug companies medical research. I just don't understand it. They have drug companies that are just as powerful as those here. Is public outcry greater? What gives?