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Social interactions between cows can influence their health, welfare and milk yield. Photo Credit: REX

Crucial Friendships In The Fields

August 5, 2012

(FARM ANIMALS) The value of friendship is immeasurable, as studies say maintaining these relationships can improve mental and physical health, add years to your life and ensure an overall happy wellbeing. Researchers in the UK are highlighting this factor during a study on cow social structure and interactions. Scientists are hoping to determine how social interactions can influence cow health, welfare and milk yield.  Hopefully this research doesn’t just lead to increase sales for dairy farmers, but improvements in the treatment and lives of these cows. — Global Animal

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Millions Of Infected Chickens Slaughtered

July 24, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) MEXICO — In the span of just a week, a flu-like virus spread to over two million chickens throughout various farms in Mexico. The virus, though not necessarily deadly, still put half of the reported birds to death, since they can no longer be used for consumption purposes. Hopefully this incident will help others prepare for a quarantine before such high numbers are infected. — Global Animal

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Fine Dining for French Cows

July 19, 2012

(FARM ANIMALS) The French produce some of the finest wines in the world and now their local cattle get to enjoy. After learning the merits of keeping happy livestock, a French farmer decided to give his cattle a generous dosing of wine in hopes of yielding better meat. This almost toxic diet may turn the meat into a delicacy, but it does little to improve the life of the cows, who are still slaughtered at a higher price for both the farmer and consumer. Read on for this new, unsavory technique in the French farming industry. — Global Animal

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Should Food Have A Personality?

July 11, 2012

(FARM SANCTUARY) An estimated 58 billion animals are slaughtered for food annually worldwide. A very small number of those neglected and abused animals are rescued by Farm Sanctuary, an organization that gives these intelligent animals an opportunity to live out the rest of their lives with their friends and family. Read on to learn how Nikki the pig, one of the residents at the sanctuary, helped humans understand the unique personalities of animals, and check out Farm Sanctuary’s website to learn what you can do to help farm animals. — Global Animal 

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An Australian sheep named Sahar was transported to safety by a young boy after falling into the Eilat Bay in Israel. Photo Credit: Animals Australia

‘Man’ Overboard! Saving Sahar The Sheep

July 3, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) During the unloading of a live export ship, an Australian sheep found its way off the pier and into the surrounding bay. A young boy thankfully spotted the sheep named Sahar and assisted in his transport to safety. Live exports of animals ready for slaughter are unfortunately common, and these carriers cause immense distress to the animals. Read more to learn about the ending to Sahar’s heartwarming story. — Global Animal

 

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Vacation Ideas For Animal Lovers

June 19, 2012

(ANIMAL VACATION) Looking for summer vacation ideas? How about visiting a B&B located on a farm sanctuary? Guests can volunteer at the sanctuary or just stop by for a visit and get close to the animals. Read on for some great animal-friendly travel ideas from the New York Times. — Global Animal 

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Sows barely have room to lie down. Photo Credit: Humane Society

Future Of Gestation Crates

June 10, 2012

(FARM ANIMALS) In the U.S. millions of sows live day in and day out in a space that is 2 feet wide and 7 feet long. The crates are used primarily for production levels without taking the animal’s welfare into consideration. Pregnant for the majority of their life, they only leave their gestation crates to give birth, and are returned once their babies are taken away. Read on for more on how gestation crates came to be used, why they aren’t foreseen in the future of farming, and what states have already banned them. — Global Animal 

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“Game Of Thrones” Star Walks For Farm Animals (VIDEO)

June 4, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Peter Dinklage, the star of Game of Thrones, is fighting both on and off the screen. The actor who plays Tyrion Lannister announced in a new PSA that he’s this years national spokesperson for Walk For Animals, a fundraising and outreach event to stop farm animal abuse and suffering. — Global Animal

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