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The Horrors of Shark Finning

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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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Nutrition for Dogs: Choosing the Right Food for Your Canine Companion

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The first two to three ingredients listed should be meat, and not grains or vegetable by-products. Similarly, these ingredients may increase parasite infection, increasing the money you must spend on vet care and pet medications. If you want to feed cooked foods, ensure that the primary component of all meals is meat.

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From Today's New York Times

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It also offers an equally harsh negative judgment of the federal authorities whose mandate is to protect the integrity of the public’s food supply chain but who have chosen to interpret this responsibility so lightly as to let such claims stand while ignoring repeated offenses by the industry. 4): Your article about E.

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From Today's New York Times

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To the Editor: Re “ Mr. Puck’s Good Idea ” (editorial, March 26): Thank you for writing about the restaurateur Wolfgang Puck and his desire to buy meat raised humanely. This issue is an important one and needs to be talked about. If we are to live in a more peaceful world, we must abandon the cruelty on our plates.

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The One Animal Product You Should Feed Your Children

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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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