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Meatless Monday Goes Global

November 5, 2012

(VEGETARIAN) After the UK’s Telegraph recently reported that China now consumes twice as much meat as America, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has decided to promote Meatless Monday in an effort to protect the environment, animals, and people. To participate in this international campaign, people should just take one day of the week off from eating meat. According to the HSUS, if every American cut meat out of their diet every Monday, an estimate of 1.4 billion animals would no longer be factory farmed. Read on to learn why you should participate in this international campaign. — Global Animal

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Will FDA Poision Farm Animals?

September 26, 2012

(FACTORY FARMING) Ever heard the phrase, “You are what you eat?” What animals are fed greatly affects their well-being. An animal designed to eat grass, cows are nowadays predominantly fed grain, a substance that affects the natural, neutral pH of the cow’s stomach and leads to many health problems. Alongside these already observed repercussions, U.S. states are now asking the FDA for permission to blend animal feed with contaminated grain since much of their crop would otherwise be unusable. Read on for more on the contaminated corm being fed to farm animals. — Global Animal

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Britain’s Badgers Victims Of Genocide

September 19, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) ENGLAND — Environment Secretary Owen Patterson of England has established a four year long badger cull and has issued local farmer’s a license to kill the species. Evidence shows that badgers help spread tuberculosis to cattle and Patterson believes the only solution is to execute 50,000 possibly infected badgers. Animal activists are protesting and local organizations are exploring alternative methods but the government will not entertain any other options. Continue reading to learn about England’s most recent genocide. — Global Animal 

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Cruelty Free Farmer Names His Dairy Cows

September 14, 2012

(FARM ANIMALS) OREGON — All hope is not lost for inhumanely treated farm animals. Bob Bansen, an Oregon dairymen, raises his cows to be happy cows. Naming each of his 230 “girls,” Bansen knows each of his cattle from head to udder. In addition to the farmer’s personal acquaintance with his cows, his secret to healthy livestock is no antibiotics. Although Bansen was hesitant to wean his many companions off of the recommended medications, he found that his cows’ health improved without them. He concluded that as long as the animals are kept clean and have access to free range, the risk of infection that warrants antibiotics is greatly reduced. If dairy farms followed Bansen’s example, many cases of animal cruelty could be put to an end. Continue reading to learn about Bansen’s humane methods of agriculture.  — Global Animal

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Bon Appetit Has Bon Ethics

September 2, 2012

(COMPASSIONATE LIVING) Working to reshape American agriculture, Bon Appetite Management Company has decided to purchase all its loose ground beef and patties from suppliers that have been certified by one of four independent animal-welfare organizations. CEO Bauccio made this decision in recognition that industries are negligent and heartless when it comes to self-regulation, and government oversight, if in existence, is contemptible. Hopefully, many other companies will follow Bon Appetite’s lead and start buying meat from suppliers that do not support animal suffering. Read on to learn about Bon Appetit’s ground-beef initiative. — Global Animal

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Slaughterhouse Gets Away With Cruelty, Re-Opens

August 29, 2012

(ANIMAL ABUSE) CALIFORNIA —  The USDA shut down Central Vally Meat Company earlier this month when an undercover video by the animal organization Compassion Over Killing showed cows suffocated, shot, poked and prodded repeatedly. One “spent” dairy cow was shocked more than forty times. The slaughterhouse re-opened for business on Monday, causing concern among animal advocates. It’s hard to believe that in such a short amount of time the meat company implemented enough long-term changes to follow federal regulations about the treatment of animals. Read on for more on this disconcerting news.  — Global Animal 

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Horrific Abuse At In-N-Out-Burger Supplier (VIDEO)

August 23, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) The animal rights group Compassion Over Killing revealed a shocking video of their undercover investigation into Central Valley Meat Co., a California slaughterhouse that supplies meat to fast food chain In-N-Out-Burger and the National School Lunch Program. The video shows employees prodding and electrically shocking cows unable to walk. Crippled cows are repeatedly shot in the head by workers or suffocated, direct violations of federal regulations. The USDA shut down the slaughterhouse and is now investigating into the inhumane treatment of these animals while In-N-Out-Burger reportedly canceled their contract. Read on to learn why slaughterhouses need much stricter regulations and harsher penalties.— Global Animal

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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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