Tag: animal wellbeing
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HSUS and PETA – Lover’s Quarrel
photo courtesy Did you hear the news?! PETA and HSUS are in a spat. But probably not for long – some celebrity like Kim Kardashian (I’ll never understand why she’s considered a celebrity) will wear a leather cap and then be back in cahoots. However, for now they aren’t seeing eye to eye on a…
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No Ag Gagging in Florida
Transparency is important in agriculture. By being transparent and opening our doors, I believe we can continue to narrow the urban consumer-rural producer gap. When we allow people to see our farms, we can put to rest any ill begotten ideas they have about agriculture production. image from here That’s why I’m thrilled that…
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Horse Slaughter Funding Reinstated
A few days ago, some news was announcd regarding the equine industry which, as you know, is very near and dear to my heart. In 2006, horse slaughter in the U.S. was effectively ‘banned’ because the funding for plant inspections was cut. All slaughter plants in the U.S. must be inspected by USDA/FSIS and if…
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The Facts on Food Day 2011
Friend or foe? First off, let me say that I applaud an initiative that seeks to narrow the gap between rural producers and urban consumers. That is the whole point of advocacy and a national day that recognizes global hunger, environmental sustainability and the continued humane production of livestock is a giant step in the right direction. Food Day, which is…
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Live Export Ships
You may have read my blog posts about the Live Export Ban in Australia and the conditions that led to its initiation. If you haven’t, you may want to familiarize yourself with the issue. Read this first and this second. Ok – now that you’re caught up. Hubsy and I have had the privilege of being hosted in Perth for the past six…