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The Horrors of Shark Finning

4 The Love Of Animals

The shark is thrown back because shark fins are often more valuable than the meat itself. Shark fins are also dried and used in alternative medicine and ancient medical practices. In fact, dried shark fin can go for as much as $300 a pound or more. The fins are then utilized in a wide variety of ways, especially in areas of Asia.

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From the Mailbag

Animal Ethics

The documentary is not short on topics for substantive debate including "humane meat," productivity vs welfare, "animal terrorism laws," and of course the American Veterinary Medical Association's role in welfare reform. If you are able to post something on this documentary I would be grateful.

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The One Animal Product You Should Feed Your Children

Animal Ethics

Spock: Most families have become more conscious about the fat content of meats, and many are choosing the lower-fat cuts. The healthiest diets of all, however, go a step further, and get their nutrients from beans, grains, vegetables, and fruits rather than from meats. Meatless meals also help your child to keep stronger bones.

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