Factory Farming Archives - Page 117 of 161

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Beef Checkoff Receives Clean Bill Of Health

According to the results of this survey, cattle farmers have generally had very positive attitudes towards the checkoff beef program in the United States. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Animal-Use Antimicrobial Sales Up; Manufacturers Report More Growth Use Of Lonophores

The use of antimicrobial medicines for treating farm animals has increased in the U.S. by 2 billion pounds from 2006 to 2007. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

How Meat Contributes To Global Warming

Beef production generates an enormous amount of CO2 with the average American’s beef diet emitting the same amount of greenhouse gas as a car driven for 1,800 miles. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Temple Grandin Clarification On Certification Program

This article clarifies the Niman Ranch’s existing guidelines and standards on their certificate for Niman Ranch pork and beef programs. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

California Dairy Industry Creates More Than 443,000 Jobs

This article examined the California dairy industry and found that one dairy cow created approximately $34,000 dollars in economic activity and 100 cows created 25 jobs. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Dairy Farms Culture’s Impact On Animal Welfare

A study has found that positive animal welfare requires more than changing the attitudes of individual workers and instead requires a “culture” of good husbandry. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Consumers Want Hormone-Free Milk Labels

According to this poll, 80% of U.S. consumers believe that milk produced without the hormone rBGH should be allowed to be labeled as such. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Analysis Of Eight Commonly Occuring Farming Practices

A majority of veterinarians oppose all of the common farming practices outlined in this article. The most acceptable practice was tail-docking without anesthesia, with 19% acceptance. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Attitudes Of Consumers Towards The Welfare Of Farmed Animals

This survey asked European Union consumers their attitudes, knowledge and behavior towards animal welfare and legislation of farmed animals. READ MORE

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Beef Checkoff Receives Clean Bill Of Health

Animal-Use Antimicrobial Sales Up; Manufacturers Report More Growth Use Of Lonophores

How Meat Contributes To Global Warming

Temple Grandin Clarification On Certification Program

California Dairy Industry Creates More Than 443,000 Jobs

Dairy Farms Culture’s Impact On Animal Welfare

Consumers Want Hormone-Free Milk Labels

Analysis Of Eight Commonly Occuring Farming Practices

Attitudes Of Consumers Towards The Welfare Of Farmed Animals

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