Animal ethics

Approval of goose “kill to scare” tactic unscientific, says Animal Alliance of Canada

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Animals, Geese, Goose, Geese in Chinese poetry, Culling, Animal ethics, Applied ethics

AACs Director and bird expert, Barry Kent MacKay says, The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) says that a kill to scare approach will not significantly reduce goose numbers.

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AACs Director and bird expert, Barry Kent MacKay says, The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) says that a kill to scare approach will not significantly reduce goose numbers.
Earlier this year Vernon Council applied to conduct a goose cull but had their application rejected by the CWS.
There is no dominant goose in a flock for them to target, says Jordan Reichert of AAC.
If this is the premise of the Citys kill to scare program, there is no evidence to support it.

Peace 4 Animals Joins Coalition of Animal Welfare Organizations to Launch Billboard Campaign Encouraging People to Go Plant-Based After the Dramatic Escape Of 41 Cows from A Los Angeles Slaughterhouse Recently Gripped the Nation

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Articles, Animal ethics, Ethics, Philosophy, Animal rights, Ethical theories, Animal welfare, Veganism, Sentience

The moving billboard, which asks for empathy, also pays tribute to the two cows that were saved and sent to Farm Sanctuary.

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The moving billboard, which asks for empathy, also pays tribute to the two cows that were saved and sent to Farm Sanctuary.
The messages to "Remember The Pico Rivera 41" and "Save Animals" are displayed prominently on the billboard, which is located on the corner of Beverly Blvd.
Several other animal welfare and vegan organizations agreed, including Peace 4 Animals and World Animal News , which helped design and sponsor the billboard that also features June B.
"This billboard serves as a reminder that animals are sentient beings that should be treated with compassion and respect.

Highlights - Exchange of views with Chief Veterinary Officers - Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinarians, Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, Bioethics, Animal ethics, Applied ethics

At the meeting on 14 and 15 July ANIT will have a debate with Chief Veterinary Officers from Lithuania, Italy, France and Hungary to learn about their experience with the implementation of the Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport.

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At the meeting on 14 and 15 July ANIT will have a debate with Chief Veterinary Officers from Lithuania, Italy, France and Hungary to learn about their experience with the implementation of the Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport.
It will also give the opportunity to understand the challenges faced by Member States, and the recommendations to ANIT Members, in order to improve the current framework.

Freestyle Bullfighting Returns to Fortuna. Sasquatch Might Too. No Bull

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Songs, Rodeo, Bullfighting, Animal ethics, Applied ethics

For the 100th anniversary of the Fortuna rodeo, a weeklong celebration from July 12-18, another formidable brute could show up, Sasquatch.

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For the 100th anniversary of the Fortuna rodeo, a weeklong celebration from July 12-18, another formidable brute could show up, Sasquatch.
"I think it's great having a California guy winning an event like this," Gonzalez said afterwards.
"You don't see too many Hispanics on the rodeo side of things, especially in freestyle bullfighting," Gonzalez told TwistedRodeo.com.
Speaking of young competition, the Fortuna Junior Rodeo, the largest in Northern California, also returns this year.

ASPCA Sues USDA for its Non-Enforcement Policy on the Animal Welfare Act

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Monday, June 14, 2021

Cruelty to animals, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Animal ethics, Animal welfare, Animals, Applied ethics

Contrary to this Congressional mandate, the USDA has chosen to let violations go unreported and unpunished.

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Contrary to this Congressional mandate, the USDA has chosen to let violations go unreported and unpunished.
The agency has not imposed a single penalty against a dog dealer since 2017, despite overwhelming evidence of cruelty.
"The USDA has abdicated its critical responsibility to use the Animal Welfare Act to stop animal cruelty, allowing commercial breeders to put their profit motives above the welfare of vulnerable animals in their care," said Matt Bershadker, ASPCA President and CEO.
The ASPCA Legal Advocacy department focuses on increasing legal protections for animals across the country and shaping stronger animal welfare laws through the judicial system.

Highlights - Workshop on Animal Welfare During Transport - Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Animal ethics, Animal welfare

On 25 May ANIT organised a workshop with the Policy Department B on Animal Welfare during transport.

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On 25 May ANIT organised a workshop with the Policy Department B on Animal Welfare during transport.
4 experts presented their reports on the following subjects: Particular welfare needs in animal transport: unweaned animals and pregnant animals, Particular welfare needs in animal transport: aquatic animals, Welfare on sea vessels and criteria for approval of vessel authorisation and practices of animal welfare during transport in the third countries.
The presentations were followed by questions and answers sessions with Members.

Elys Game Technology Achieves 39% Revenue Growth and Reports Record Revenue of $14.2 Million for the First Quarter of 2020

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

Our web-based gaming turnover increased by an impressive 150% over the same period last year and we continue to generate strong cash flow from operations.

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Our web-based gaming turnover increased by an impressive 150% over the same period last year and we continue to generate strong cash flow from operations.
Net loss in the first quarter of 2021 also included approximately $0.4 million of stock-based compensation and $0.25 million of expenses related to our expansion into US markets.
We continue to maintain a disciplined spending approach by allocating discretionary cash towards future business opportunities.
We also generated over $3.9 million of proceeds from the exercise of warrants during the first quarter of 2021.

Animal advocates decry lack of transparency, exploration of non-lethal options in goose cull decision.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Cruelty to animals, Animal welfare, Animal rights, Animals, Culling, Intensive farming, Livestock, Goose, Geese in Chinese poetry, XE-class submarine, Animal ethics, Applied ethics

\xe2\x80\x9cCulling will just create a vacuum for more geese to take their place and they will end up in annual cycle of complaints and more killing.

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\xe2\x80\x9cCulling will just create a vacuum for more geese to take their place and they will end up in annual cycle of complaints and more killing.
We are prepared to help.\xe2\x80\x9d\nAnimal Alliance is also very concerned about the inhumane methods that will likely be used in killing the birds, based on tactics used in other B.C.
In Parksville, hundreds of birds have been killed in multiple culls using a bolt-gun, a method that is not generally approved as humane for killing geese.
All because of their inconvenience to people and a lack of political will to take non-lethal long-term conflict-mitigation seriously.\xe2\x80\x9d\n"

World Dog Alliance: US, China, and Japan Should Work Together for Animal Welfare

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

Animal welfare, Animal ethics, Dog meat

Major newspapers described the meeting as "contentious," and that the two countries' top diplomats were "trading sharp and unusually public barbs."

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Major newspapers described the meeting as "contentious," and that the two countries' top diplomats were "trading sharp and unusually public barbs."
Some commented that the outcome "further lowers expectations for improvement of relations between the US and China."
In the same year, he founded the political party "Dog Cat Party," and lobbied for the establishment of the Parliamentary League for Animal Welfare in Japan.
"As the three largest economies in the world, the US, China, and Japan should seek collaboration on animal welfare topics that are of universal values," said Genlin.

Bioanalytical Systems, Inc., doing business as Inotiv, Invests in Additional Vivarium Capacity at Facility in West Lafayette, IN

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Animal testing, Animal rights, Applied ethics, Animal ethics, Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International, Ethics, Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, Lafayette

In line with these goals, the Company has been expanding and further developing its West Lafayette vivarium.

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In line with these goals, the Company has been expanding and further developing its West Lafayette vivarium.
Last month, the additional West Lafayette capacity was successfully accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International Council.
The Company believes this is an important step forward as it remains focused on strategic growth.
The West Lafayette facility showcases advanced in vivo capabilities, purpose-built to characterize pharmacologic and toxicologic parameters of drug candidates.