Agricultural interests lobby to change what we call Swine Flu to H1N1 virus. “We want to say to consumers here and abroad that there is no risk to you, there is no scientific evidence whatsoever that there is any link … Continue reading
More genius from those Animal Visuals Folks.
In contrast to the Brighton Vegan Fayre, the Incredible Veggie Show in London on Saturday, April 18 was professionally managed. I know from experience how much work goes into organizing events of this kind. With one very serious complaint, VIVA! … Continue reading
Cargill is in the process of installing an animal welfare video auditing program in its U.S. beef harvesting plants. All of the Cargill beef facilities will have the program in place by the end of this year. The program was … Continue reading
The worst recession in decades has hammered all types of businesses across the country, farming included. But among the hardest hit are contract chicken farmers in the South and especially in North Carolina, the nation’s second-leading poultry producer, where it … Continue reading
The responses received to the report on the Brighton Vegan Fayre (see also) were, with one exception, supportive and in agreement with the comments made. I work from the assumption that the comments sent were done so in confidence. I … Continue reading
