Critter News

MARCH 19, 2010

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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Sheep Wisconsin Groups PETA 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2016

The System also protects bison , bighorn sheep , panthers , elk , grizzly bears , manatees , and ocelots , among others. The System also helps implement the Endangered Species Act and other federal conservation laws. For example, the Friends of the Malheur NWR experienced a tremendous surge of support due to the occupation.

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Wildlife Grizzly Bear Puerto Rico United States 189

Critter News

DECEMBER 9, 2008

In the West, it is required by law to stun the animals with a shot to the head before the slaughter, supposedly to render the animal unconscious and to prevent it from reviving before it is killed so as not to slow down the movement of the processing line. Hazim at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover University in Germany.

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Slaughter Slaughtered Humane Germany 100

Animal Person

MARCH 30, 2009

The University of Puerto Rico, an "1862" LGU founded in 1900, operates a slaughter facility killing small ruminants -- typically goats and sheep, cattle being large ruminants. There's an Archive icon for possible later listening. Ruminants are four-footed, hoofed, even-toed, cud-chewing mammals with four stomachs.

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Puerto Rico Responsible Policies Meat Industry Humane Treatment 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

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. To accomplish this goal, they direct control methods at only the specific animal or local wildlife populations in the area where damage has occurred.

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Killing Wildlife Groups Endangered Species 100

Animal Ethics

MARCH 8, 2009

Suppose there was a breed of sheep that became very ill when the sheep’s fleece was removed; they did not function normally. KBJ: This is true of every normative ethical theory, from natural law to divine command to utilitarianism to egoism to contractarianism to Kantian deontology. KBJ: Ditto. What is supposed to follow?

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Vegetarian Morals Suffering Vegan 40