Sentences with phrase «animal issues such»

We do very limited work on advocacy around other specific animal issues such as use of animals in laboratories and companion animal homelessness, because we think good opportunities to help animals are much easier to find in the area of farm animal advocacy (and additionally the less popular area of wild animal suffering).104 The work we do in these areas serves mainly to check our assumptions about the scale, tractability, and neglectedness of various causes.

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On a personal website, she claimed YouTube was trying to suppress her videos (about issues such as veganism, animal rights and exercise routines) and removing her ability to make revenues from her content.

«If violence flares, it's usually interethnic, rather than interreligious, involving issues such as water access or animal grazing.»

Indeed, in my decades of work around issues such as euthanasia, utilitarian bioethics, animal rights, transhumanism, and other associated agendas, I have found that the more one rejects human exceptionalism, the more likely one is to declare that immoral and (still) illegal wrongs — like infanticide — are virtuous.

Morals do not come from belief and in fact we can find a great many immoral issues with belief - the bible is a proponent of such immoral issues - rape; human sacrifice; animal sacrifice; child abuse; mass murder; idolatry (the 1st 4 commandments are exactly that); bigotry (the non-stop judging of gays based solely on what the bible says); oppression of women; incest.

Animal welfare encompasses important issues, such as establishing legal standards for using animals in research, defining the parameters of what constitutes proper and improper care for animals, and establishing shelters for abandoned animals.

The truths that are spoken through the mouths of the farm animals on issues such as immigration, tolerance, and free speech sound eerily familiar to the problems that are snagging American democracy.

Two - fifths (39 %) of those who had cut back on their consumption of animal products put their increased awareness of the issues down to this campaign and others, such as Veganuary and National Vegetarian Week.

environmental issues directly associated with animal agriculture (such as air pollution and contaminated drainage from factory farming into water supplies) and to help lessen our over consumption of resources including land, water, and fossil fuels

Hi Riley — I know this can be a real issue for vegetarians and vegans — sometimes animal - derived additives can appear on ingredient listings under vague descriptors such as «natural flavors.»

Volunteers will be trained as animal advocates and learn more about issues such as animal homelessness and puppy mills.

There are so many issues involving vaccinations, such as state requirements and the use of animal / human tissue, that Dr. Sears does an amazing job covering the subject.

The two villages already have formed their own committee to study environmental issues, such as how the projects affect animal and plant life.

BASC also looks forward to discussing the detail on issues such as trophy hunting, the intensive rearing of game birds, gun dog sales and electronic training collars to ensure unintended consequences that could damage animal welfare and the contribution of shooting are avoided.

But even I can see that the concept of free trade is frankly a lower order consideration when compared to more fundamental issues such as animal welfare and the health of our environment.

With the science nearly upon us, a new book highlights the ethical and logistical issues of bringing back proxies of extinct animals such as the woolly mammoth

As we continue to expand our knowledge of animals, using other species for such purposes becomes more, not less, of an issue.

«Issues such as climate change, increasing global population, scarcity of agricultural land and rapidly changing consumer preferences, particularly in developing countries where there is increasing demand for high quality animal protein,» Associate Professor Wilkinson says.

One such issue, the patterning of animal skins into stripes and spots, was the subject of a mathematical model created by the famous British mathematician Alan Turing.

Experimental studies of animal learning have typically focused on the learning mechanism rather than on social issues, such as who learns from whom.

An article by two Brazilian scientists in the April issue of the journal Animal Cognition points the way to the future for how dogs can communicate with people about such things as being hungry (Rossi, A. P. and C. Ades, 2008, A dog at the keyboard: using arbitrary signs to communicate requests, Animal Cognition 11: 329 - 338).

For others, however, it may not be the best, due to external factors, such as not using animal based products, or lactose intolerance issues etc..

Since most CAFOs feed animals genetically engineered (GE) grains (primarily corn and soy), there's also the issue of whether or not such feed might alter such meats in ways we still don't fully understand.

I would be interested in finding out if it's specifically animal protein or what we put into it that's causing such a huge issue..

Whether it is the USDA's «new framework» for interstate regulations, state - level animal ID programs, or issues such as food safety, GMOs, and food processing, now is the time to renew our efforts to protect and grow the movement for local, nutrient - dense foods.

The palm oil industry in SE Asia is linked to major issues such as deforestation, habitat degradation, climate change, animal cruelty and indigenous rights abuses in the SE Asia, as the land and forests must be cleared for the development of the oil palm plantations.

One such study, published in the December 2008 issue of the Journal of Animal Psychology and Animal Nutrition, comments on its antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

Or are the negative effects some people experience due to glutamates, arginine, histamine, because of quality issues and glyphosate levels, an increase in oxalates or something else such as not eating enough animal protein?

Ancient Greek and Roman herbalists, such as Dioscorides and Pliny, first documented gentian as a treatment for animal bites, digestive issues, and fever.

This study (animal based pregnant rats) provides strong rationale for preventive management of immune disorders, such as food intolerance, rather than therapeutic issues,

There are parallel behavior patterns and body issues in children with autism and animals with a GMO - based diet, such as anxiety and chronic gut issues.

A more specific definition sees it as an umbrella term which covers a range of issues such as working conditions, human rights, fair trade, sustainable production, environmental considerations, and animal welfare.

This rediculusly written movie is simply a poor attempt at Jaws, any issues raised about testing on animals and the concequences of this are portrayed in such a way that it is quite frankly embarrassing.

In addition, this notice addresses the general question of whether carriers may require health documentation for carriage of service animals on flights from the U.S. into countries other than the U.K.. On February 26, 2007, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Aviation Enforcement Office issued a guidance document to assist carriers and passengers with disabilities in complying with both U.S. and U.K. regulations concerning the transport of service animals on flights from the U.S. to the U.K. by: 1) explaining the procedures passengers must follow to comply with the U.K.'s Pet Travel Scheme (PETS); 2) explaining the procedures U.S. and foreign carriers must follow to obtain an approved Required Method of Operation (RMOP) from the U.K.'s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); and 3) notifying both U.S. and U.K. carriers operating flights between the U.S. and the U.K. that failure to obtain an approved RMOP from DEFRA will be considered a violation of the ACAA by the Department's Aviation Enforcement Office and may subject such carriers to enforcement action.1 The purpose of this notice is to respond to inquiries from airlines and the traveling public since issuance of the February notice regarding foreign requirements for health 1 72

Sanctuary # 1: This is the first issue of a wry talking - animals comic about an animal sanctuary where, in the great tradition of such comics, the animals are smarter than the humans.

«Without it, many animals can suffer from chronic health issues, such as itchy skin, allergies, obesity and muscle and skeletal issues.»

Rich Stuart, sales manager for Wahl's North America Professional Animal division, finds that although heat, vibration, noise and weight are common complaints from groomers, these issues are becoming less prevalent as the industry responds with new generations of clippers, such as Wahl's KM10.

• A roundtable discussion between Petco's Jim Myers, Nestle - Purina's John Saguto and the American Pet Products Association's Bob Vetere, moderated by PIJAC CEO Mike Canning, this session focused on a variety of issues impacting pet product retailers, such as ensuring product safety, preventing the spread of disinformation by animal rights groups and new methods of engaging current and potential pet owners.

As animals have an increased sensitivity to foreign particles, the constant exposure to a polluted and smoky environment may lead to health issues such as the following:

Your kitty might be fearful or anxious over an issue — it could be emotional, or an external factor that is bothering her, such as another animal or human.

Are you willing to work with the dog / puppy on any troubled behaviors such as house training issues, biting, or cooperation with other animals?

«Our Chicago agency has worked with no - kill animal shelters such as P.A.W.S. to execute campaigns on a local level, so this is a wonderful opportunity to educate a national audience on this important issue,» said Draft.

Flower essences are used to help animals with behavioral issues such as aggression, fear, depression, lack of confidence, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, and concentration issues.

The movement against commercial - breeding practices began picking up significant momentum by late 2014, after celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey repeatedly spoke out on the issue and groups like the Humane Society shared on social media photos of animals allegedly abused by breeders.

We're strengthening our ties with local organizations such as St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program and Nipissing University in an effort to raise awareness about animal welfare issues, to increase community involvement and successful animal adoptions, and to heighten respect towards all animals.

Certain animals — such as nursing mothers, newborn puppies and kittens, and those with medical issues — often require more space or personalized care than a shelter can provide.

«There is not much being done about the source of all these unwanted animals, such as the reproduction of feral animals, or the pet abandonment issue, or illegal puppy mills.

Thorse Dog Rescue also educates visitors about crucial animal welfare issues such as pet overpopulation and puppy mills and are currently setting up programs to speak at schools and businesses about these issues.

Essences help animals with issues such as aggression, fear, depression, lack of confidence, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, and concentration issues.

However, controversial issues - such as Lake's growth plan and the $ 79 million incinerator - took precedent and pushed Lake's animal law to the back burner, County Commission Chairman Richard Swartz said.