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April 8, 2009

 

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New Survey Reveals Overwhelming Support for Legislation to Protect Pets from Cruelty and Abuse

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/7/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

A survey of Indiana residents shows that 83% of voters support legislation that would strengthen the protections for dogs in large scale breeding facilities (i.e., "puppy mills"). Nine in ten voters want humane treatment of companion animals, including increased penalties for abuse.

by Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3213

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Becoming Conscious About Fish Conscience

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/6/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

This article provides a close look at aquaculture from the perspective of animal welfare and the sentience of fish. New research attempts to determine what fish desire and to identify signs of fear and stress, but it raises important questions about how to measure emotions.

by The Fish Site

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3211

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eating Less Meat Could Cut Climate Costs

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/4/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

According to experts, reduction in human consumption of beef and pork could save as much as $20 trillion in fighting climate change, through reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and lessening the need for carbon-saving technologies, such as "clean coal" power plants.

by New Scientist

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3206

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The State of the Birds, United States of America, 2009

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/3/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

This report covering bird populations in the United States shows that nearly a third of the country's 800 bird species are endangered, threatened, or in significant decline due to habitat loss, invasive species, or other threats. This report documents a 40% decline in grassland birds over the past 40 years and a 30% decline in birds of arid lands. There has been a 39% of ocean-dependent species as well.

by North American Bird Conservation Initiative, U.S. Department of the Interior

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3210

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Report on China's Beef Indust

ry

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/2/2009;

Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

China is the third largest beef producer in the world, with estimated production of more than 7 million tons. The industry is trending toward larger farms (which currently make up 11% of the industry) and more modern slaughterhouses for beef cows (currently 13% of the industry).

by Research and Markets

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Names Give Cows a Lotta Bottle

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/1/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

This study by Newcastle University (England) examines how farmers' attitudes toward their cow

s may influence milk production. About half of UK farmers believe that positive human contact is likely to lead to "good milking temperament."

by Newcastle University

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3201