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Steven M. Wise on Farm Animals

Animal Ethics

The problem of the unjust use of farm animals is large, growing, historical, institutionalized, governmentally encouraged, and fundamentally unregulated at either the state or federal level. Farm animals are treated essentially as raw materials. Instead it aids industry boards that exist solely to sell animal products.

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Hope for Hen Welfare

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Animal Welfare Groups Win Industry Backing for First-Ever Federal Regulation of Hen Welfare Groundswell of Public Support Results in Full Court Press for Nationwide Law Protecting Chickens to Replace State-by-State Initiatives WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. Further improvements in mandated minimum space for hens occur later in the agreement.

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Conklin Farm Owner Will Not Face Charges

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The Union County sheriff's office said it had four veterinarians with experience in large-animal care review the tape. "In The veterinarians told law enforcement that cows who remain down are at risk of injury or death. Attorney's Office for possible charges under the federal Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act.

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1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

These events will shine the spotlight on the amazing animals and compassionate people across the DC region who love them and work tirelessly on their behalf. 1st Annual Washington, DC Week for the Animals will build new relationships for the animals and people in a history-making manner. Myers military and so much more!

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Southern Senator Stops Confirmation Over Animal Protection

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has put a hold on Cass Sunstein's confirmation as the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Sunstein is a Harvard law professor who has written about animal protection issues. Tags: Obama animal rights farm animal welfare politics agribusiness. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.)