Mad Cow Cover-Up
The USDA has been covering up cases of Mad Cow Disease, according to a USDA veterinarian in charge of monitoring[…]
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Europe Bans Animal Feed Tainted By U.S. Frankencorn
Due to contamination by an illegal variety of genetically engineered corn, Europe has banned all imports of U.S. corn gluten[…]
Read moreSenate Resolution Denounces Violent Hunting and Slaughter of Dolphins and Small Whales
Condemning the hunting of dolphins and small whales for slaughter as meat and fertilizer or for eventual sale to theme[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Praises Assembly Committee for Overwhelmingly Passing Bill to Ban Electrocution of Animals Raised for Fur
On April 13th, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) praised the New York State Assembly Agriculture Committee for[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Urges USDA to Maintain Downer Ban
Plans to weaken a ban on slaughtering downed cattle for human consumption threaten to undermine public confidence in the U.S.[…]
Read more259,965 Seals Slaughtered in Canada Over One Week – Larger Vessels Exceed Their Quota By 10,000
On April 19th, The Humane Society of the United States revealed that Canadian sealers operating on large vessels exceeded the[…]
Read moreNew Rule Will Track Animal Safety on Airplanes
As the summer travel season approaches, consumers will finally be able to assess the animal safety record of airlines when[…]
Read moreU.S. Senate Passes Legislation to Crack Down on Illegal Animal Fighting
On April 29th, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) praised the U.S. Senate for passing legislation that authorizes[…]
Read moreSenate Creates New Roadblock To Managing Congestion
An obscure, little noticed amendment by Senator John Warner (R-VA) to the Senate transportation bill, "SAFETEA", would curb state's flexibility[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Praises Canada's Kyoto Commitment
On April 13, Environmental Defense praised the Government of Canada's plan for honoring its commitment to the Kyoto Protocol on[…]
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