Animal Welfare/Rights
Ohio Committee OKs Livestock Care Rules, Penalties
Rules for putting sick livestock to death and civil penalties for violators cleared a key legislative committee on Wednesday.
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Temple Grandin's Recent Ohio Presentation, Online
As you likely know, Temple Grandin was in Columbus recently to speak at the Animal Welfare Symposium hosted by the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.
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HSUS Alleges Abusive, Inhumane Treatment At Smithfield Hog Farm
The Humane Society of the United States has released findings from an undercover investigation that documented the inhumane treatment of female breeding pigs and piglets at a Virginia factory farm owned by a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer.
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Grandin: Livestock Owners Should 'Open Up' To Public
Renowned animal scientist Temple Grandin told livestock ranchers to "open up the door" to the public, to show how ranchers care for their animals.
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Grandin: Livestock Owners Should 'Open Up' To Public
Renowned animal scientist Temple Grandin told livestock ranchers to "open up the door" to the public, to show how ranchers care for their animals.
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Missouri Senator Proposes Repealing Prop B
A state senator filed legislation Wednesday to repeal a voter-approved law that creates new regulations for dog breeders in Missouri, saying voters were misled and the rules won't curb animal abuse.
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Perdue Sued By HSUS In NJ For 'Humane' Chicken Claims
Poultry giant Perdue is being sued in New Jersey over claims its chickens are humanely raised.
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New Ohio Ag Director Will Review Animal Care Deal
Ohio's next agriculture director plans to take a closer a look at a deal arranged by the outgoing governor and animal rights activists that would bring tougher laws governing farm animals.
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Vermont Slaughterhouse Worker Pleads Guilty To Cruelty
A worker at a closed Vermont slaughterhouse will be sentenced to 30 days on a state work crew after pleading guilty to animal cruelty.
Thirty-seven-year-old Christopher Gaudette, an employee of the now-closed Bushway Packing, Inc., in Grand Isle, pleaded guilty to the felony charge on Thursday.
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Video: National Junior Angus Show 2010: Temple Grandin Interview
World-renowned animal behaviorist Temple Grandin talks about animal welfare at the National Junior Angus Show.
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SC Man Arrested On Animal Cruelty Charges
A South Carolina man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after
several dead horses and a dead cow were found on his property.
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- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- Ag markets seemed to follow gold higher Monday afternoon
- Online systems keeps exporters abreast of market regulations
- April milk production up 0.3 percent
- New crop cottonseed market rallies in face of tight supplies
- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
