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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? At a conference in Brussels, Belgium on 6 November, European Commission Vice-President Günter Verheugen, and Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik restated the EU's commitment to the reduction of animal testing.

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On "Knockout Animals"

Animal Person

Today's New York Times gives us Adam Shriver's Op-Ed " Not Grass-Fed, But at Least Pain-Free ," which presents its dilemma at the end: If we cannot avoid factory farms altogether, the least we can do is eliminate the unpleasantness of pain in the animals that must live and die on them. It would be far better than doing nothing at all.

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Cutting Duplicative Research Could Save Millions

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Just read an August update from an ALDF lawyer about medical research. Tags: animal research. I was struck by this paragraph. That's a lot of saved lives. But would researchers be willing to share their results? Doubtful if it means endangering their potential patents.

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Hero Dog Awards

4 The Love Of Animals

Julianne Hough helped kick off the voting campaign for America’s first ever “ Hero Dog Awards ” at the VA Medical Center-Manhattan, where she visited with patients with therapy dogs from The Good Dog Foundation, and put on an acoustic performance. Please visit the Hero Dog Awards and vote for your favorite therapy dog!

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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Pet’s Life

4 The Love Of Animals

. - Folder with list of types of vaccination records & medical history to get from vet. In case you are not home when disaster strikes, pre-place stickers on your doors to notify emergency workers or neighbors where on your property your animals are located and where to find your emergency pet kit. Who can I turn to for help?”

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Book: Shift Your Habit

4 The Love Of Animals

She presents the information in a great way. Save $$: Up to $500 or more depending on animal and breed. Save the Planet: Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life, but it reduces demand for purebred animals, which are more likely to have medical problems due to genetic abnormalities. Incredible Bulk.

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Pet Symptoms You Should Not Overlook

4 The Love Of Animals

No symptoms can be safely overlooked, but some present more potential danger than others. Guest post by Leah Gallin of Medical Assistant Schools where you can find information about medical assistant certification. Pet Symptoms You Should Not Overlook originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on July 13, 2010.

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