Sentences with phrase «animal welfare concerns»

The Asian dog meat trade is one of the biggest animal welfare concerns in the world.

Review for animal welfare concerns and approval of procedures by one of these committees must occur before a fellowship can begin.

They will then learn more about how animal welfare concerns really affect our communities by thoroughly exploring two issues: pet homelessness and animal cruelty.

People choose to adopt vegan diets for a myriad of personal reasons, some over animal welfare concerns, and some to improve their overall health.

Such events partner with agencies with similar animal welfare concerns to work together to make a difference.

Animal welfare concerns in the case were dismissed and the breeder was only prosecuted for breeding without license.

HSI Canada urges MAPAQ to continue to take concrete steps to improve the Quebec Animal Health Protection Act by addressing animal welfare concerns relating to euthanasia practices, overpopulation, sterilization, and introducing mandatory jail time for serious cases of animal cruelty.

For example, only five states (AZ, CO, KS, NH, VA) require that sick or injured animals receive veterinary care, and while fifteen states prohibit the sale of some unweaned animals (animals unable to feed themselves) most limit the restriction to puppies and kittens under the age of eight weeks and only one state (CA) addresses the sale of unweaned birds despite the serious animal welfare concerns associated with this practice.

A further 32 % said that they first bought organics for environmental reasons and 25 % because of animal welfare concerns associated with conventional food producing systems.

Millennials and Generation Z consumers cited animal welfare concerns as the leading reason why they purchase plant - based milk, which is great news considering how Millennials have a trillion dollars in buying power.

There are also animal welfare concerns about angling methods and the impact of angling on the fish themselves.

HSI / Canada calls on the Quebec government to swiftly regulate and enforce the adoption of Bill 51 — and work towards addressing animal welfare concerns relating mandatory jail time for serious cases of animal cruelty and cap on the number of animals and breeds of a commercial breeding operation.

In the first letter, John Pawlowski of Harvard Medical School wrote that «[i] n my work, the important shift we've seen from crude animal - based labs to sophisticated simulation for medical training has certainly been fueled in part by animal welfare concerns from PETA and others.»

«This will essentially nullify animal welfare concerns at the plant location.»

With this measure, adversaries turned into allies to advance animal welfare concerns,» stated Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS.

Animals Australia's Lyn White returned to Kuwait for the 2010 Festival of Sacrifice and visited once again the Kuwaiti livestock market and abattoir that had presented such grave animal welfare concerns in the past.

«Research with non-human primates is an essential component of the NIH mission and many patients have reaped — and will continue to reap — dramatic benefits as a result,» he writes, adding that «NIH takes animal welfare concerns seriously, and has numerous policies and protocols in place to assure the ethical treatment and use of these invaluable resources.»

University of Queensland School of Biomedical Sciences research team leader Dr Olga Panagiotopoulou said musculoskeletal injury was one of the main animal welfare concerns in the industry.

An NIH spokesperson tells Science that the agency wants to «evaluate the state of the science in this area, the ethical issues that should be considered, and the relevant animal welfare concerns.»

It's estimated that the cattle industry loses about $ 3 billion each year in lost weight gains, poor feed conversion and increased disease because of internal parasites.1 With the financial impact and animal welfare concerns on cattle operations, it is important for producers to understand parasite control, as well as the misconceptions about parasite control.

Besides being an obvious animal welfare concern this inflicts emotional suffering and financial stress on owners.

Voters want common - sense solutions to these pressing animal welfare concerns.»

«Animal hoarding is a serious animal welfare concern because the animals — and the people involved - often suffer greatly,» said Tom Colvin, Executive Director for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

According to figures quoted in the report — recorded up to November last year - Australia exported eight million head of livestock to 18 countries in 1139 consignments, with only 22 incidents of animal welfare concern, since ESCAS's introduction.

The supporters of the ban cited animal welfare concerns, claiming that only a small percentage of cloned offspring survive to term, and many die shortly after birth.

«It's not only the health of the consumers, it's also the environmental dumping of the bi-products but it's also animal welfare concerns, so it's three fronts we're concerned about.

Together with the red meat industry, MLA has implemented a range of programs and initiatives to address animal welfare concerns.

Shock collar «training» is a serious animal welfare concern in the US.

The first article by Schulz and Tonsor provides the reader with a description of the predominant modern swine production system using gestation stalls or crates — a system which many consumer voices have criticized due to animal welfare concerns.

31 percent of Brits made changes to their diet due to animal welfare concerns, with one - fifth worried about the environmental impact of meat.

In New Westminster's proclamation, explaining the decision to adopt a Meatless Monday, mayor Jonathan Coté wrote: «Overconsumption of meat, dairy and eggs is associated with many major environmental problems, including climate change, worsened human health outcomes and animal welfare concerns.»

Animal welfare concerns are now a priority as milk suppliers to Bel are to be certified by a third party as compliant with the Bel Animal Welfare Charter.

These controversial cages have come under fire from farmers, animal scientists, and consumers due to animal welfare concerns.

These controversial cages, used to confine breeding pigs, have come under fire in recent years due to animal welfare concerns.

The «Flexitarian» Effect: The rise of part - time vegetarians, who have reduced their meat consumption because of health, sustainability and animal welfare concerns, is having a major impact on new product activity.

I challenged David Cameron to stop the badger cull not only due to rising costs, animal welfare concerns and public anger, but also because of widespread criminal activity, which threatens the future of a species which is protected by law and has lived on this land for 300,000 years.

Australia exports over 4 million cattle and sheep a year, mainly to the Middle East, but animal welfare concerns have prompted calls to ban the practice.

In addition to animal welfare concerns, tethering has been proven to be a high risk factor in serious dog bites and attacks.

Many countries have recently made it illegal to use exotic animals in performances and Pay For Play operations due to animal welfare concerns.

Animal welfare concerns can be reported to our investigations department at 519-966-5751, ext 0 (main line) or ext 16 (investigations line).

May meet with civic groups, schools, special interest groups and the media about programs and activities, and to educate the public about responsible pet ownership and animal welfare concerns.

The online service request system should not be used for emergency or time - sensitive complaints, including animal bites, abuse, animal welfare concerns, and injured or sick animals.

Like most countries throughout the developing world, an overwhelming overpopulation of free - roaming or «street» dogs is a major issue due to public health and animal welfare concerns.

Today, the Ottawa Humane Society's mandate covers a broad spectrum of animal welfare concerns.

People often decide to become vegan due to animal welfare concerns.

Note: For questions or complaints regarding animal bites, abuse, cruelty, animal welfare concerns or loose animals, please call the Seattle Animal Shelter at [phone].

In 2002, the Ottawa Humane Society and others lobbied Ottawa City Councillors to include the banning of exotic animal entertainment in its new Animal Care and Control Bylaw, citing both human health and safety and animal welfare concerns.