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Groups Seek Charges in Sheep Decompression Tests

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this case, the affidavit states, three sheep out of 303 died during studies in a hyperbaric chamber over the past 10 years and 23 others died within a day of having been removed from the chamber. Tags: animal research sheep PETA university of madison-wisconsin. From the Wisconsin State Journal.

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Environmental Groups Call For End To USDA Wildlife Killing

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Environmental groups have called on Obama to get rid of the USDA's Dept. Carnivores killed less than 1% of cattle (0.18%) and approximately 3% of sheep produced in the U.S.; • Out of Step with American Values - Americans value wildlife and abhor animal cruelty. Tags: fish and wildlife USDA. Ranchers oppose the move.

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More on Mulesing

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The controversial practice - in which folds of skin are cut from a sheep's rear to prevent fly and maggot infestation - was due to end by 2010. But a national vote of producers has elected a group of pro-mulesing directors to control Australian Wool Innovation (AWI). Tags: mulesing.

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