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Ag Industry Looks Ahead to More Animal Welfare Issues

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Another big issue gaining momentum is animal welfare. He adds that this is more than just a matter of voter education, given the $8 million spent by the California poultry industry fighting the proposition. Tags: farm animal welfare us agribusiness.

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Birds of the Northern Forest – An homage

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Born in 1937 in Hong Kong of British missionary parents, James Fenwick Lansdowne arrived in Canada in 1940 and was educated in Victoria, British Columbia. To know birds is to value them; to value birds is to be devoted to their welfare. Until recently, it was considered to be the same species as the Eurasian three-toed Woodpecker (P.

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Baby Bird Identification: A North American Guide–A Book Review

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An impressive combination of research and artwork, combined with a pragmatic organization aimed towards quick identification, and education, Baby Bird Identification extends the frontiers of bird identification guides and is an important contribution to wildlife rehabilitation literature.

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CHIMPANZEE Challenge Fact #5

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These facilities are dedicated to excellence in animal care, conservation, education and science and meet the highest standards in animal health, husbandry and welfare. Currently 269 chimpanzees live in 34 United States zoos that are accredited with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). See CHIMPANZEE, Save Chimpanzees!

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Happy Bunnies!

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They actually have complex welfare needs which need to be met so pet rabbits live happy and healthy lives. The national event happened this May and offered free health checks and education events to help owners get a more detailed understanding of what their pet needs. Here are some very happy bunnies to make you smile today.

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Humane Society University to Offer Courses in Fall 2009

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Further advancing its leadership in human-animal studies, Humane Society University, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, announced today that it has received a license as a higher education degree-granting institution by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission.

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Birding According to ChatGPT, Part II

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Education and Publications: The ABA produces publications, including the “Birding” magazine, which provides articles, tips, and news related to birding and bird conservation. They also offer books, field guides, and other educational materials to assist birders in identification and learning about birds.