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Dutch May Ban Kosher Slaughter of Livestock

Critter News

This could halt production of kosher and halal meat in the Netherlands – and lead to similar campaigns in other European countries. In a move aimed at further defusing the controversy over the proposed ban, deputy prime minister Maxime Verhagen gave an undertaking no new legislation would be signed into law until approved by the senate.

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From the Mailbag

Animal Ethics

But you may not know that we have filed a lawsuit against Mendes Calf Ranch for its violation of California animal cruelty laws. We’re launching the Free Baby Mendes campaign to mobilize consumers and animal lovers to sign on to a letter we’ll deliver to Land O’Lakes and Challenge Dairy. We hope that you can help us spread the word.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

I dispute Dr. Miller’s assertion that rBGH-injected cows can help reduce milk prices. Anticorporate activists have campaigned against this and other ag biotech products for years in denial of the demonstrated environmental, economic and health benefits. The only national study on the subject contradicts his claims. Dairy is the No.