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South Dakota Governor Wants Livestock Research Facility

Critter News

This looks like its for farming of livestock, not medical research, but that's bad too. 28 his intentions to build such a facility in the state during the Livestock Biotech Summit at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. He asked industry experts at the conference to give their input on how the center should be developed.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

While some chicken producers and poultry purchasers have taken steps to reduce antibiotic use, the hog industry remains largely resistant to change. To address this problem, I have introduced the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

March 27, 2007 To the Editor: Livestock producers raise their animals under humane standards and under the care of a veterinarian. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, management and husbandry are more important than the type of production system for ensuring the health and well-being of pigs.