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February 6, 2012
AVMA Pig Tail Docking Policy
The AVMA recommends the use of procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain, including the use of approved or AMDUCA-permissible clinically effective medications whenever possible. READ MORE
February 4, 2012
Legal Rights for Animals
Steven M. Wise, “The Evolution of Animal Law Since 1950,” chap. 7 in The State of the Animals II The European Community and the member states signatory to the treaty are required “to pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals.”
January 24, 2012
Pain in Farm Animals
Written By Sustainable Animal Production. What is Pain? This review will address how we can measure pain in farm animals and discuss the major causes of acute pain and also chronically painful conditions, and finally make suggestions for future improvements …
January 24, 2012
EU Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2012-2015
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, The Council and the European Economic and Social Committee on the European Union Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2012-2015 The Strategy aims to provide a comprehensive animal welfare legislative framework which promotes a results orientated approach; The welfare with a focus is on providing information …
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