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On Egypt's Pig Cull

Animal Person

CIWF wants to "halt the brutal killing of these animals, and to ensure that they can be assured of a humane future." The pigs are being buried alive, dumped in mass graves and "covered in what appears to be quicklime where, they endure a slow and agonising death." Yes, I sent the protest. Here's my question: What is "a humane future?"

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Note to Those Wanting Promotion: Pay Attention

Animal Person

Now, I'm the first one to say that when I began blogging I thought the end of the use of animals would never come, so in the meantime, welfare reforms could at least be supported. Tags: Activism Books Current Affairs Ethics Language Animal Rights Animal Welfare Compassion in World Farming World Farming.