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February 26, 2014
Farm animal welfare: investor interest boosts standards
Company reporting on farm animal welfare is being driven by consumers and, increasingly, by investors. Over the past year, we have seen a significant increase in the level and quality of corporate reporting on farm animal welfare. The 2013 Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare, which assessed the reporting practices of 70 of the world’s largest …
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February 5, 2014
Ensuring animal welfare on the farm, start with a plan
First in a three-part series. It’s every farmer’s worst nightmare, animal mistreatment. Add on top of that allegations from an animal rights group and the nightmare gets worse. Animal welfare is not just the responsibility of the employees or animal handlers; it starts from the top down with the owner and herd manager. Assess risks …
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December 28, 2013
New Procedure Revolutionizes Battlefield Approach to Pain
Defense & Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management Publication Despite tremendous advances in battlefield medical treatment, pain management has changed very little since the Civil War, with morphine being the primary medication used for pain control. Today, with an unprecedented number of wounded personnel surviving their injuries, managing pain has become a major issue for …
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December 18, 2013
McDonald’s and the animal welfare ‘tipping point’
Why animal welfare is critical to brand reputation By: Meristem Land & Science – Farm Animal Care One of the best indicators of where the world is headed in livestock welfare innovation – and what Canadian producers need to know to prepare – is the activity led by McDonald’s Corporation. The company serves 69 million …
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