Critter News

AUGUST 15, 2010

Last week there was a slew of articles about the agreement in Ohio between the farm industry and animal welfare activists to expand cage sizes for calves (veal), hens and pigs. This New York Times article argues that it could lead to other states following suit. Well, maybe, although I think there is still a long way to go.

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Critter News

JULY 10, 2009

Today I came across this strange article from NPR about the area. But this article seemed a little over the top to me. I didn't grow up with money, but I've visited a lot of places in my life and I just find this article to paint a pretty extreme picture of a place I know well. But I just can't see it as the new Appalachia.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 9, 2010

The purpose is to make them happier as livestock. Go here for the full article. A team based at the CSIRO aims to use the study to reduce stress and pain in livestock. A team based at the CSIRO aims to use the study to reduce stress and pain in livestock. The research is being funded by Meat and Livestock Australia.

Livestock 100

Livestock Animal Welfare Animal Emotional 100

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 30, 2008

27): Mark Bittman answered my prayers by writing an article exposing how the meat industry contributes to global warming, world hunger and other issues plaguing our world. Raising livestock is the best use of most pasture land, not growing crops. What is wrong is factory farms. Elaine Sloan New York, Jan.

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