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Australian Scientists to Study Animal Feelings

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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.

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Steps Towards Ending Factory Farming?

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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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Proposed Nebraska Legislation Angers Horse Activists

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click here for the full article. He also introduced LB 306, otherwise known as the Livestock Animal Welfare Act. From the Lexington Clipper-Herald. Two bills introduced in the Nebraska Legislature are drawing fire from the largest animal advocacy organization in the world. Newcomer to the Legislature Sen.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Missing from your article was mention of deleterious environmental and health effects resulting from intensive animal farming in addition to global warming. This would result in improved human health, decreased environmental destruction and better animal welfare. Fraser Jamaica Plain, Mass., Jillian Fry Baltimore, Dec.