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Dutch May Ban Kosher Slaughter of Livestock

Critter News

THE DUTCH parliament has voted overwhelmingly to ban the ritual slaughter of livestock. However, Jewish and Islamic groups which can prove animals do not suffer more during ritual killing than in an ordinary slaughterhouse will be able to apply for permits.

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Endangered Malayan Tiger Cubs Born at Busch Gardens Tampa

4 The Love Of Animals

The cubs will rotate separate sessions on the habitat with the Bengal tiger groups that currently reside there. One of the male cubs is suffering from anemia and has developed a rare but benign skin condition that also occurs in both wild and domestic felines.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Groups like the American Veterinary Medical Association support these modern egg-laying housing systems. These modern systems allow hens to stand up, turn around, lie down and walk to clean water and nutritious food troughs. The new law will cost American family farmers, and ultimately California consumers, hundreds of millions of dollars.