The problem is that the world is consuming more cereals than it produces — partly because of more mouths to feed, partly because of the ever-increasing demands of livestock as countries like China clamber up the protein chain from rice … Continue reading
“If the 300 million head of livestock that came to the South St. Paul Stockyards since its opening in 1887 were placed head-to-tail, they would form a line 248,560 miles long that would extend around the earth at the equator … Continue reading
Japan’s whaling fleet has failed to catch its quota, after being disrupted by clashes with anti-hunting activists. The fisheries agency said the fleet caught 60% of the minke whales they had planned – 551 from a target of 850. Japan … Continue reading
So what’s wrong with the PETA prize? You need to sell your product in order to win. According to the contest guidelines (PDF), the million-dollar meat must be available in stores to qualify for the cash. Fake-chicken entrepreneurs have to … Continue reading
Replacing animal research is as much about engendering a collective ‘can-do’ attitude as it is about solving technological hurdles. Too often, the debate about animal experiments has been characterised by defensiveness and political opportunism. Animal research has been hailed by … Continue reading
Whether you think killing seals is a bad thing or a good thing, whether you think it barbaric or humane, you should oppose Canada’s annual seal hunt. According to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) the justification for the hunt is … Continue reading
