Furlow ANS-211

HUGE livestock guy. The obligatory Virginian in the group. These are all for you, Dr. Sterle. My real account is @HarrisonFurlow

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

PETA wishes to make a mockery of the years of progress of removing racist, homophobic, or otherwise intolerant language from our society by replacing common idioms with frivolous phrases that aren’t “anti-animal.” This is an illogical comparison to social justice, @PETA #ANS211

[PETA @peta]

Words matter, and as our understanding of social justice evolves, our language evolves along with it. Here’s how to remove speciesism from your daily conversations.

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

A number of pressing issues surround the pork industry today, including but not limited to: African Swine Fever, tariffs, fake meat, odor lawsuits, and “animal welfare” propositions. #ANS211

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

Anyone involved in working with animals should always act transparently while making decisions with purpose. After all, the wellness of humans is at stake as well as that of animals. #ANS211 #semesterreflection

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

A California firm has invested with several large Ag corporations to benefit an accelerator to kickstart animal health and livestock startups in the Midwest. #ANS211

[PorkCheckoff @PorkCheckoff]

The National Pork Board along with @Elanco, @LandOLakesInc, @AgriNovusIN, and @PurdueFoundry announced today a partnership with @svgpartners, to expand the @THRIVEAgTech program to the Midwest to focus on animal health and support agriculture advancements.
https://t.co/Q3uAsIzIhI

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

Service dogs should be allowed time during the day where they can be “off the job,” to prevent destructive behavior and to grant them well-needed rest. #ANS211

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

Service dogs can be trained to perform a variety of tasks to benefit the wellness of their handlers. Dogs can be trained as “seeing eye” canines, trained to aid diabetics, or are capable of delivering compression therapy. #ANS211

[9Gem @9Gem]

They'll take you there! @MarenMorris @ChrisStapleton @mavisstaples #CMAawards

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

Smithfield Foods has canceled its contract with the USDA’s farm bailout program after criticism was leveled at the Chinese-owned company for participating. #ANS211
https://t.co/BUOc4pF1P1

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

The gap in understanding between many consumers and farmers enables harmful legislation like Proposition 12. In this case, the consequences of these regulations will directly impact Californians, especially those living in poverty, through hiked food costs. #ANS211

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

African Swine Fever’s (ASF) presence in China creates a serious risk to its domestic pork industry, as well as to the global pork industry. American farmers need to be prepared for when, not if ASF makes its way to the United States. #ANS211

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

The FDA aims to claim regulatory jurisdiction over gene-edited livestock, treating them like a “drug.” Livestock-related regulations should be handled strictly by the USDA. #ANS211

[NPPC @NPPC]

"Gene editing in livestock holds exciting promise in food safety and animal health and welfare," says NPPC's Gordon Spronk. The key to unlocking this potential? USDA oversight. #PorkPriorities https://t.co/iQZPjY6QEn

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

Iowa State’s Animal Science Department works to paint the whole picture of various animal industries while working with many students with experience limited to single sectors. #ANS211

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

The Animal Science Department at Iowa State requires that students take at least three 200-level species courses so as to allow students to explore industry options prior to specialization. #ANS211

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

The Iowa Animal Rescue League is a non-profit based out of Des Moines which aims to facilitate the adoption of stray/neglected/abused animals, and inform pet owners on the best practices to contribute to the welfare of their animals. #ANS211

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

Spaying and neutering your pets not used for breeding is a critical part of the effort to reduce the shelter animal population. #ANS211

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

The United States and other industrialized nations have reduced methane emissions from beef cattle significantly over the last 50 years #ANS211 https://t.co/y7vNDdDiah

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

As we move to make our barn doors more transparent, farmers are engaging with broader audiences than ever before. As such, our messaging and image must be constantly refined. #ANS211

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

Agriculturalists need to be cognizant of the words and images they convey when interacting with consumers. Furthermore, farmers need to consider their audiences and whether they’re worth engaging in the first place. #ANS211

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

The “Fire Flocks” project in Northern Spain uses the browsing and grazing tendencies of small ruminants to manage dry matter that would act in promoting the spread of wildfires.#ANS211

[NPR @NPR]

In northern Spain, goats (and sheep) have been recruited in the effort to fight wildfires.
https://t.co/ExI8lEjlcU

[Furlow ANS-211 @HFurlow211]

Animals used in scientific research are provided the highest standards of care. This is out of ethical necessity and the reality that well-cared-for subjects produce data of the highest quality. #ANS211