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September 24, 2008

 

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Rules on Bioengineered Animals

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 9/22/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the pending release of regulatory guidelines governing the genetic engineering of animals for food, drugs, or medical devices. The voluntary guidelines stipulate the details that biotech firms should disclose to the FDA regarding each stage of bio-engineering involving animals for these purposes.

by Washington Post

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/2988

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pet Overpopulation Study

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 9/21/2008; Original Item from 1997

 

 

 

 

A 1997 survey by the Pecos People for Animal Welfare Society in New Mexico found that most common reason for not having a pet spayed or neutered was that the animal was thought to be too young or too old. The findings suggest there is an ongoing need for public education of the benefits of spay/neuter for both animals and caretakers..

by Pecos People for Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (PAWS)

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/2986

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meat: Making Global Warming Worse

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 9/19/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

This article discusses the impact of meat consumption on global climate change, spurred by a comment by the head of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Rajendra Pachauri, a vegetarian himself, recommended a reduction in meat consumption to combat climate change.

by Time Magazine

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/2982

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

California's Dairy Business Has $61 Billion Economic Impact on State; Remains Nation's Leading Dairy Producer

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 9/18/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

California's dairy business generated $61..4 billion in economic activity within California in 2007 and a record 41 billi

on pounds of milk. The data represents a 30% increase in economic growth and a nearly 12% increase in milk production since 2004, according to a study by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB). Despite current economic factors, California’s dairy business experienced continued growth in 2007, maintaining its position as the top dairy producing state. These growth trends are expected to continue as the study projects total California milk production to exceed 55 billion pounds by 2020. [Excerpted from press release]

by California Milk Advisory Board

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/2981

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improving Piglet Survival

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 9/17/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

Neonatal mortality in pigs (estimated at 20% per litter, on average) is a major animal welfare and economic concern addressed20by the European Union "Welfare Quality" project, which was designed to more closely integrate farm animal welfare into the food chain.

by Science Daily

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/2977