Animals

Highlights - Prospects for animal welfare labelling at EU level (July 13) - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Sunday, July 25, 2021

The EPRS Study on "Animal welfare on the farm ex-post evaluation of the EU legislation: Prospects for animal welfare labelling at EU level" provides a state of play of the implementation of on-farm animal welfare provisions in the EU and feeds into the ongoing AGRI report on the implementation of the existing EU legislation.

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  • The EPRS Study on "Animal welfare on the farm ex-post evaluation of the EU legislation: Prospects for animal welfare labelling at EU level" provides a state of play of the implementation of on-farm animal welfare provisions in the EU and feeds into the ongoing AGRI report on the implementation of the existing EU legislation.
  • The study also examines the possible added value of the introduction of mandatory animal welfare labelling requirements for animal-based products at EU level.
  • The study was presented by Arcadia International.

Ocean Project Announces It's Donated More Than $41,000 To Save Oceans And Marine Life

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Friday, July 23, 2021

Ocean Project, a jewelry and apparel company that's given more that $41,000 to save the oceans and marine life, is offering 50% off their beautiful shark necklace for their shark week sale.

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  • Ocean Project, a jewelry and apparel company that's given more that $41,000 to save the oceans and marine life, is offering 50% off their beautiful shark necklace for their shark week sale.
  • "We give to causes that align with our mission, such as ocean conservation and marine life."
  • You can make a difference and feel good about wearing clothes and jewelry from Ocean Project.
  • Ocean Project is a company with a vision to make a difference in our oceans ecosystems.

Giant pandas 'downgraded': A wildlife success story

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Friday, July 23, 2021

With more than 1,800 giant pandas now living in the wild, China has downgraded the animal's status from "endangered" to "vulnerable."

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  • With more than 1,800 giant pandas now living in the wild, China has downgraded the animal's status from "endangered" to "vulnerable."
  • Back in 1988, the population of wild giant pandas in China was just 1,114.
  • The protection of giant pandas requires extensive research and surveying, which cannot be done from inside an office.
  • With continued efforts, more and more cute wild animals like giant pandas will appear all over the world.

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

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

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.

Organic West Milk Recognized for Animal Welfare by American Humane

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

RIPON, Calif., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, certified Organic West Milk for their outstanding commitment to animal welfare.

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  • RIPON, Calif., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, certified Organic West Milk for their outstanding commitment to animal welfare.
  • "Organic West Milk's admirable work providing excellent living conditions for their dairy cows is worthy of applause," said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president & CEO of American Humane.
  • "Becoming American Humane CertifiedTM requires farmers to open up their operations and procedures to independent judgement and review, and Organic West Milk has proven their commitment to animal welfare."
  • Ten of the nation's top 12 grocery retailers now carry products that are American Humane CertifiedTM, according to an American Humane analysis.

PetSmart Charities® Partners with Bobby and Nacho Flay to Help Shelter Pets Find Loving Homes During National Adoption Week

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Made by Nacho is excited to partner with PetSmart Charities, to help raise awareness for all pets in need, to find their forever homes," added Flay.

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  • Made by Nacho is excited to partner with PetSmart Charities, to help raise awareness for all pets in need, to find their forever homes," added Flay.
  • The Made by Nacho team will donate $1 per cat adoption for the first 5,000 adoptions during National Adoption Week to PetSmart Charities to help even more cats in need.
  • PetSmart Charities, Inc. is committed to finding lifelong, loving homes for all pets by supporting programs and thought leadership that bring people and pets together.
  • Each year, millions of generous PetSmart shoppers help pets in need by donating to PetSmart Charities using the PIN pads at checkout registers inside PetSmart stores.

Earthly and SharkWeek's Dr. James Sulikowski Launch The Dog Fish Project: A Collaboration for Ocean Conservation and Sustainability

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Earthly will be launching a sustainable pet treat made from by-products of commercially harvested Dogfish, all while funding ocean conservation.

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  • Earthly will be launching a sustainable pet treat made from by-products of commercially harvested Dogfish, all while funding ocean conservation.
  • For too long the pet food industry has contributed to our ocean's sustainability crisis.
  • The collaboration has already led to the development of the first dog treat made from the nutritious skins of the abundant Spiny Dogfish.
  • "We are committed to helping expand the Shark and Fish Research Conservation Program at ASU and multiply its impact on ocean conservation.

Sen. Booker, Rep. Khanna Introduce Federal Bill to Ban Factory Farming

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The scale of this suffering has increased the immediacy with which the food, farming, and animal welfare movements advocate together for a shared vision of a better farming system.

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  • The scale of this suffering has increased the immediacy with which the food, farming, and animal welfare movements advocate together for a shared vision of a better farming system.
  • "The COVID-19 pandemic exposed animal agriculture's deceptive faade, revealing a broken factory farm system that is failing both people and animals.
  • "If Congress doesn't act soon, we risk losing an entire generation of family farms to multinational farming corporations," said Rep. Khanna.
  • Besides harming animals, factory farming also wreaks havoc on rural communities, public health, farmers, farm workers, and the environment.

Dogness Products Now Available on HomeDepot.com

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

DONGGUAN, China, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogness (International) Corporation ("Dogness" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DOGZ), a developer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of Dogness-branded, OEM and private label pet products, today announced availability of its products on HomeDepot.com, including the Dogness 3.2L Smart Fountain Plus and its smart retractable leashes.

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  • DONGGUAN, China, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogness (International) Corporation ("Dogness" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DOGZ), a developer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of Dogness-branded, OEM and private label pet products, today announced availability of its products on HomeDepot.com, including the Dogness 3.2L Smart Fountain Plus and its smart retractable leashes.
  • Dogness (International) Corporation was founded in 2003 from the belief that dogs and cats are important, well-loved family members.
  • Through its smart products, hygiene products, health and wellness products, and leash products, Dogness' technology simplifies pet lifestyles and enhances the relationship between pets and pet caregivers.
  • Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in ourUnited States Securities and Exchange Commissionfilings.

Grōv Technologies Signs Definitive Agreement with Superior Farms to Bring Sustainability to Ground-breaking U.S. Lamb Production

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Grv is part of Superior Farms' efforts to dramatically improve the sustainability and growth of U.S. lamb production.

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  • Grv is part of Superior Farms' efforts to dramatically improve the sustainability and growth of U.S. lamb production.
  • The Sheep Discovery Center is a new venture of Superior Farms.
  • "The innovative thinking of Superior Farms is right in line with our efforts to provide feed security for animals and food security for growing populations."
  • Leveraging Grv's indoor Olympus Tower Farms to grow fresh HDN feed, Superior Farms intends to optimize nutrition and environmental conditions to help support animal health during the lambing cycle.