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November 19, 2008

 

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2007 Animal Health Report

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/18/2008; Original Item from 2007

 

 

 

 

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0 The U.S. Department of Agriculture report highlights significant epidemiological events of 2007 and provides insight into the nation's animal health surveillance activities. The report also presents an update on programs, both new and existing, that strive to maintain healthy livestock, poultry, and aquaculture populations.

by United States Department of Agriculture

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3060

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Relationship Between Childhood Cruelty to Animals and Psychological Adjustment: A Malaysian Study

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/17/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

The results of this study showed that in elementary aged children, hyperactivity in boys was a unique predictor of cruelty toward animals, while self-reported behavior problems were a predictor of similar behavior in girls.

20 by Anthrozoos

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3053

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EU Salmonella Egg Rules Risk Future of EU Egg Industry, According to Poll

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/16/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

An opinion poll conducted at a European poultry technical seminar found that nearly a third of nutritionists, veterinarians, and other industry experts believe that the European Union (EU) program to reduce salmonella contamination in eggs and poultry flocks will put the competitiveness of EU poultry producers at risk.

by Alltech

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3054

 

 

 

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Humane Groceries: Can You Trust Labels Like "Cage Free?"

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/13/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

Consumer demand for more humanely raised and healthier foods has led to labels such as "cage free,no antibiotics used," and "no hormones administered." However, these labels typically cover only a single aspect of the product's origin and may be redundant or misleading. The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has categorized these different labels and surveyed their availability among the U.S.'s top 23 grocery chains.

by World Society for the Protection of Animals - USA

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3050

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Towards Sustainable Aquaculture in Europe

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 11/12/2008; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

This report offers from Concensus, a pro-aquaculture group, provides information on efforts to improve the sustainability of European aquaculture. Specifically, it addresses the welfare of farmed fish as producers seek out stocking densities and handling practices that optimize growth and health status while minimizing suffering. Scientific studies have identified indicators of fish welfare which can enable producers to measure the welfare of their farms.

by Consensus

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3049