Sentences with phrase «defense against animal»

Legal defense against animal cruelty charges may result in sizable attorney fees.

We don't have enough rural veterinarians to be a first line of defense against animal diseases.»

We are a front line defense against animal overpopulation, owner give - ups, euthanasia, and crowded shelters.

Not exact matches

They go on to suggest that «lowering levels of TNF may be an effective strategy in improving host defense against S. pneumoniae in older adults,» and that, «although it may be counterintuitive to limit inflammatory responses during a bacterial infection, [some existing] clinical observations and our animal model indicate that anti-bacterial strategies need to be tailored to the age of the host.»

Because new research just reported at the Ecological Society of America meeting indicates that some hibernating animals wake up as a defense against bacterial infections.

Innate immunity is the first line of defense against pathogens in all plants and animals.

«This is quite good and convincing work that confirms host defense activity of amyloid - β against fungal and bacterial infections in animal models, and begins to unravel the mechanisms of antimicrobial activity of the protein,» said Kevan Hartshorn who studies innate immunity at the Boston University School of Medicine and was not involved in the study.

Toll / interleukin -1 receptor (TIR) domain - containing proteins play important roles in defense against pathogens in both animals and plants, connecting the immunity signaling pathways via a chain of specific protein - protein interactions.

Solanine is a defense mechanism in some Solanaceae plants, used to protect against natural threats such as insects and small animals.

New FluSure XP, when used with FluSure ® Pandemic as part of the FluSure XP Defense System ™, helps guard against 9 out of 10 of the most current flu strains that threaten swine herds today.8 The FluSure XP Defense System also includes SIV surveillance, diagnostics, research and development, and manufacturing support from Pfizer Animal Health.

-- The Animal Legal Defense Fund reached a formal resolution in a hard - fought lawsuit against Barkworks, a pet store chain in Southern California.

Vaccines are the best defense we have against some of the most serious, and sometimes deadly, contagious diseases that are of concern to animal shelters.

Be aware that good data, even when it shows that too many animals are dying, is also your best defense against public criticism.

In 1995, when The HSUS requested that the Alaska attorney general investigate the Iditarod and enforce the Alaska animal cruelty statute against race organizers and participants, the attorney general declined to prosecute because the state's law «provides a defense for causing suffering to an animal if the person's conduct «conformed to accepted veterinary practice.»»

Salzer v. King Kong Zoo The Animal Legal Defense Fund is assisting in legal representation of several North Carolina residents who filed a lawsuit against King Kong Zoo for violating the state's animal crueltAnimal Legal Defense Fund is assisting in legal representation of several North Carolina residents who filed a lawsuit against King Kong Zoo for violating the state's animal crueltanimal cruelty law.

Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Herbert The Animal Legal Defense Fund, along with PETA, filed the nation's first lawsuit against ag gag legislation, taking Utah to court for infringing on the free speech rights of activists, investigators, and journalists by criminalizing undercover investigations at factory farms.

In July 2014, the Animal Legal Defense Fund and three Pennsylvania residents filed a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, alleging illegal expenditure of state tax dollars on unlawful regulatory activity.

This is why the Animal Legal Defense Fund was so delighted to have Morgan Hector step aboard as a pro bono lawyer in our foie gras suit against the USDA.

In September 2011, Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) filed suit against Barkworks company on the grounds that they engaged in consumer fraud and false advertising by misrepresenting the source of their dogs (i.e., telling customers the puppies came from «responsible private breeders» rather than puppy mills).

Taryn has previously worked with multiple animals rights organizations, such as Rocky Mountain Animal Defense, and is an outspoken advocate for cetaceans and sharks, low cost spay / neuter options locally & abroad, the protection of companion and wild animals, conserving the world's remaining open spaces and speaking out against dog breed discrimination.

With the help of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the plaintiffs filed suit against Barbour County in 2016 for its failure to maintain a county shelter or employ an impounding officer.

Pet selection counseling is the first defense against preventing behavior problems and the first offense in influencing a strong human — animal bond.

Instead of fighting the charges directly, the company dissolved, pleaded «no contest,» and argued that no assets could be seized to make restitution to the Hawaiian Humane Society because, defense attorney Jason Burks contended, «In a criminal case against a corporation, the sentences are limited to probation, fines and restitution, and then the court can prohibit the corporation from owning animals.

Michael, Judy and Gayle Keating — North Carolina The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed suit against three North Carolina residents for severely neglecting eight horses whom they starved — in one case, literally to death — and deprived of all veterinary care.

On February 22, 2017, the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) filed a lawsuit against the USDA, arguing that removal of online animal welfare records violates the Freedom of Information Act and the Administative ProcedurAnimal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) filed a lawsuit against the USDA, arguing that removal of online animal welfare records violates the Freedom of Information Act and the Administative Proceduranimal welfare records violates the Freedom of Information Act and the Administative Procedure Act.

In 2014, The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) filed a complaint against Barkworks alleging that the company «systematically violated California consumer protection law by tricking consumers into buying sick «puppy mill» dogs.»

In July 2017, the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) filed a consumer class action lawsuit against the Petland chain, and its location in Kennesaw, Georgia, for racketeering.

In September 2011, the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) filed a class action lawsuit against Barkworks, a southern California pet store chain, «claiming the stores repeatedly engage in fraud and false advertising in an effort to conceal from customers that they source their puppies from abusive «puppy mills» — large - scale commercial dog breeding facilities.

Animal Folks is part of a coalition, led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), that filed a lawsuit against the USDA for removal of animal welfare documents from the USDA weAnimal Folks is part of a coalition, led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), that filed a lawsuit against the USDA for removal of animal welfare documents from the USDA weAnimal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), that filed a lawsuit against the USDA for removal of animal welfare documents from the USDA weanimal welfare documents from the USDA website.

These benefits should encourage you to groom you dog a little more often then needed: Protection and Defense Your dog's fur is not just for cuddling, in fact it is their body's first and most important line of defense against water, weather, skin disorders and attacks from other aDefense Your dog's fur is not just for cuddling, in fact it is their body's first and most important line of defense against water, weather, skin disorders and attacks from other adefense against water, weather, skin disorders and attacks from other animals.

Learn more about the Animal Legal Defense Fund's National Justice for Animals Week here and take action against animal crAnimal Legal Defense Fund's National Justice for Animals Week here and take action against animal cranimal cruelty.

To look out for progress in the battle against puppy mills, follow the work of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

They are the lifeblood of the industry's live animal issue management and our best line of defense against attacks from radical animal - rights activists and the like.

Building a Better Defense While they often have sensationalism and innate fears on their side, probably the biggest advantage that animal - rights groups have in their war against the reptile trade, and pet ownership in general, is the sheer amount of resources at their disposal.

In Defense of Animals is collecting information to be used to present to legislators and lawmakers, to introduce a Master Federal Bill for sponsorship against this practice nationwide.

San Diego animal cruelty defense attorney Vikas Bajaj has more than 16 of experience defending clients against criminal charges.

Some companies exclude animal liability, and you need to be aware of this if you hope to have a defense against a lawsuit.