2May2012
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By: Kathy Hall
Research recently conducted by the Virginia Commonwealth University’s business school suggests allowing pets in the workplace may substantially reduce worker stress in the workplace. Perhaps a follow up study on the adverse health impact of pets in the workplace – such as allergic reactions, asthma, or other complications – is in order! http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-pets-at-work-stress-20120331,0,6213318.story
26April2012
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By Robert Simon
Who says the lamb and the lion can’t lie down with each other? In this short video clip the rat and the cat manage to do it. It may portend well for all of us. Please enjoy…. http://youtu.be/deLIcUOjszw
23April2012
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Kathy Hall, Chair of the Animal Law Section of the Oregon State Bar, and Robert S. Simon, Secretary, presented the law improvement resolution of the Animal Law Section to the Oregon State Bar Board of Governors, Monday April 23, 2012. The resolution asked for “animals” to be added to the statute which currently authorizes a welfare check of “people and property” through entry onto land or a vehicle by a law enforcement officer without a warrant. While the issue may appear obviously covered by the law, numerous law enforcement agencies decline to use the statute to perform such checks when the reason is “merely” the safety of an animal.”
23April2012
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The essay results are now posted on the New York Times Magazine web site for the contest. Read some of the results while we wait for the judges to select a favorite
HERE!
28March2012
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The New York Times is holding a contest on why it’s ethical to eat meat (600 words max). The prize is publication. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/25/magazine/tell-us-why-its-ethical-to-eat-meat-a-contest.html
26March2012
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By: Robert Simon
The New York Times has done an extensive piece of reporting on the gaming industry and the role of horses. It is a disturbing story with pictures that may not be appropriate for adolescents. Coming on the heels of the recent moves to re-introduce the slaughter of horses for food (in the United States) this article brings to light the relationship of money to human pleasure centers (both unhealthy and healthy) such as the one found in horsemanship of all kinds (such as Racing, Polo, Dressage, and Rodeo). Please read the article and comment to the blog: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/25/us/death-and-disarray-at-americas-racetracks.html?emc=eta1
28February2012
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Two major US pork producers, Hormel Foods and Smithfield Foods, are phasing out confinement of pregnant pigs. McDonald’s announced February 16, 2012 the intent to phase out purchases from suppliers of confined sows. These move mirror a regulation adopted by the European Union which goes into effect in 2013 banning the practice of “sow crates.”
http://www.globalmeatnews.com/Livestock/McDonald-s-US-pledges-to-phase-out-sow-stalls
28February2012
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By: Robert Simon
BARF – Biologically Appropriate Raw Food – or otherwise known in the United States as RAW is a trend which is expanding without a great deal of discussion or education by the non-professionals. RAW is found in natural food stores, independent pet stores, and increasingly in larger pet store chains. However, the expansion of availability is not matched by the expansion of education, research, and community knowledge.
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