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On Egypt's Pig Cull

Animal Person

I received an e-mail from the well-meaning Wendy at Compassion in World Farming (which I find an odd combination of words) regarding Egypt's pig cull and asking me to send my protest to the Egyptian Government. Do the people who are so upset about the pig cull in Egypt realize that the pig cull happens every day, all around the world?

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Egypt Begins Slaughtering Pigs to Avoid Swine Flu

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From the NY Times: Egypt has begun forcibly slaughtering the country’s pig herds as a precaution against swine flu, a move that the United Nations described as “a real mistake” and one that is prompting anger among the country’s pig farmers. Tags: Swine Flu. The Egyptian government has begun slaughtering all of the pigs in the country.

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Note to Those Wanting Promotion: Pay Attention

Animal Person

On Egypt's Pig Cull. Tags: Activism Books Current Affairs Ethics Language Animal Rights Animal Welfare Compassion in World Farming World Farming. Eat More Veal? How About Be More Honest. On Graphic Images We DON'T See. The PeTA I Knew and Loved, Sort Of. Not a change in the way they do things.