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2008 State Animal Protection Laws Ranking

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/17/2009; Original Item from 2009

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s annual report by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) assesses animal protection laws for every U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories. The states are ranked according to their "relative strength and general comprehensiveness."

by Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3189

The Change Agenda for Animals

New Blog Entry, HRC-Authored, Entered on 3/15/2009

Earlier this year, the Humane Society of the U.S. and the Humane Society Legislative Fund released a "Change Agenda for Animals," which provides a framework for federal action on animal issues. The document lists 100 points detailing meaningful and achievable changes for animals and also calls on the Obama administration to create two new positions related to animal protection. Interestingly, severa

l of those points request the administration to conduct research to collect data to help identify issues and inform policy decisions.

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3208

Beef Demand Determinants Project

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/14/2009; Original Item from 2009

This presentation was conducted by agricultural economists from Kansas State University and Michigan State University. It identifies ways that the beef industry can grow demand during the economic recession. In this study, researchers found that nutrition, safety, and convenience are important criteria for consumers.

by Cattlement's Beef Board

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3178

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Views on the 3Rs, Survey Report - 2008

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/13/2009; Original Item from 2007

The NC3Rs has conducted a survey of personal and project license holders working under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. The aim was to find the level of understanding and support for the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, refinement) and barriers to implementation. [Excerpted from website]

by National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3183

Animal-Use Antimicrobial Sales Up; Manufacturers Report More Growt

h Use of Ionophores

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/12/2009; Original Item from 2009

Antimicrobial use in animals for the purposes of disease treatment, disease control, disease prevention, growth promotion, and feed efficiency has increased by about 5% from 2006 to 2007, according to information from the Animal Health Institute.

by American Veterinary Medical Association

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3173

Temple Grandin Launches New Sustainable and Humane Certification

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/11/2009; Original Item from 2009

Temple Grandin, a designer of "humane livestock handling facilities," has20launched a new certification program that evaluates sustainable and humane practices for raising and killing farmed animals. To achieve certification, companies will be audited on 21 core principles.

by MeatingPlace

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3171