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ADLF and Florida Residents Sue Backyard Butchers
Florida residents have joined forces with Animal Legal Defense Fund in an effort to end illegal backyard slaughter operations.
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Lush Prizes to “Stamp Out Animal Testing” Awarded
The vegan-friendly cosmetics company recently awarded a prize to 13 recipients actively working to end testing on animals.
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Studies Find Garlic and Flax Lower Blood Pressure
Two studies out of Canada and Australia find properties in aged garlic and flaxseed-rich baked goods have the ability to significantly lower blood pressure.
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Red Meat Consumption Linked to Lung Cancer
A recent study out of Shanghai finds a correlation between high red meat intake and increased risk of developing lung cancer.
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2013 US Meat Production Will Sharply Decline
A recent USDA study predicts less meat will be produced in 2013, while Counting Animals reports a correlating declining interest in meat product intake.
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PCRM Finds Buffalo Chicken Contains Fecal Matter
The health organization tested chicken from 10 retail stores in the Buffalo, NY area and found a large majority to be contaminated with E. coli.
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Alec Baldwin’s 30 Rock Persona to Insult Carriages
The actor’s TV alter ego Jack Donaghy will blast New York’s hansom cabs in an upcoming episode of the hit show.
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Meatless Monday Launches in Australia and Israel
The once-weekly movement continues to grow as both countries embrace meat-free meals on Mondays.
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HSI and Dalai Lama Call for Compassion for Animals
His Holiness the Dalai Lama took part in the launch of Humane Society International’s India office and World Compassion Day in India.
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PETA Sues Restaurant for Selling Banned Foie Gras
The animal-rights group recently filed a lawsuit against California restaurant Hot’s Kitchen for selling foie gras as a side to one of its burgers.
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Study Finds Captive Animals Require Stimulation
A new study from the University of Guelph reveals the importance of activity and mental stimulation to animals in captivity.
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Pork Found to House Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
A new Consumer Reports investigation found that pork sold in grocery stores contains harmful bacteria with antibiotic-resistant properties.