Critter News

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Scores of abandoned dogs, cats and livestock from Utah animal shelters become subjects of laboratory research at the University of Utah each year. That's because of a little-known state law that requires government-run pounds to turn animals over to researchers if asked. Tags: animal research animal shelters strays. From the AP.

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Critter News

AUGUST 15, 2010

The rising consumer preference for more “natural” and local products and concerns about pollution and antibiotic use in giant livestock operations are also driving change. Tags: ohio eggs california humane society farm animal welfare factory farm.

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Factory Farm Factory Farming Factory Farming 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

They’re all named for livestock. Following a detour to Harvard Law School, he took the Ph.D. Tags: names , nomenclature , Terminology , words • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? apparently has the same origin, the booming of the male’s wings recalling somehow the bellowing of a bull. Get yours today!

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Services shows that most livestock losses come from weather, disease, illness, and birthing problems, and not predation. Tags: fish and wildlife USDA.

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Killing Wildlife Groups Endangered Species 100