Massachusetts, Vermont, California, Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Washington, and New Mexico have all either banned coyote-killing contests or predator-killing contests. Petition for your state to be next! #39canimals
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I learned that cows' eye whites change due to alterations in their emotions. It was seen that when the cow was frustrated, the amount of eye whites was increased along with aggression and vocalizations (480). #WhatIlearnedin39C
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With my research on cows, I learned how ear postures can actually indicate their emotions. Now I wonder whether this is the case for other animals like dogs! #WhatIlearnedin39C
Palm Oil became sustainable. RSPO Certification helps corporations get regulated and ensure safety during palm oil production so that these habitats and species aren't in danger anymore.
There are organizations out there working to better animal welfare. The Humane Society of the United States has also gotten California and Massachusetts to ban the sale of veal and pork products from facilities using veal crates (“Farm Animal Protection FAQ”). #WhatIlearnedin39C
Acts pertaining to the safety of farm animals are enforced by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and were deemed the power to shut down any slaughtering activities they believed are handled inhumanely (Animal Health and Welfare). #39canimals
Increased meat consumption can bring various chronic health diseases and also drive major deforestation leading to a worldwide biodiversity loss and an increase in greenhouse gases (Bonnet). #39canimals
The global dairy products market is valued at $481.7 billion dollars and expected to be $640.8 billion dollars by 2030 (Dairy Products Market Size). This is a crazy increase that will occur over the next 7 years. #39canimals
According to MSPCA-Angell non-profit organization, “about 15 percent of veal calves are slaughtered at less than 3 weeks old and are classified as ‘bob’ veal for low-grade products like hot dogs and frozen dinners.” #39canimals
The Animal Equality Organization was founded in 2006 by Sharon Núñez, Jose Valle, and Javier Moreno with the purpose of educating humans about the inhumane treatment of animals and using the money they raise to protect these animals. #39canimals
In his book Animal Liberation published in 1973, Peter Singer states that “if we do not doubt that other humans feel pain we should not doubt that other animals do so too” (46). Great read! #39canimals
In America, where political divides run deep through the issue of hunting and gun-control, it is important to keep sight of what scientific data tells us: that coyotes are highly cognitive and responsive creatures who deserve ethical treatment. #39canimals
Cows housed in freestalls have improved hygiene and reduced hock injuries, but they also have the highest percentage of lameness compared to other housing types. #39canimals
“animal” according to the law translates to any dead or live other warm-blooded animal that is intended or can be used in a laboratory setting. Octopi are cold-blooded animals not traditionally used in a laboratory setting, barring them from the legislation." #39canimals
The Top 25 list is to list the top 25 most endangered animals in order to gain the government or organizations attentions to certain species so that things can be done about it! #39canimals
California was the first state in all of America to pass a state-wide ban on pet stores selling animals from puppy mills. This greatly increased the opportunities for shelter dogs to be adopted which decreased overcrowding in shelters. #39canimals