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Oct 7 2008 | Faunalytics

China’s Swine Industry May Propel U.S. Exports

China’s planned expansion of their pig industry from 650 million pigs per year to 730 million will require a significant amount of grain imports and supplies. READ MORE

Oct 4 2008 | Faunalytics

Why Free Range Is Not Exactly All It’s Cracked Up To Be

Contrary to public opinion, research has shown that free-range eggs might be similar in nutrition, taste and health compared to regular eggs, despite their higher cost. READ MORE

Sep 27 2008 | Faunalytics

EU Wants To Improve Animal Welfare In Slaughterhouses

The European Commission is proposing tougher rules for slaughterhouses, but no method of stunning or slaughter will be banned even though some have been identified as less humane. READ MORE

Sep 24 2008 | Faunalytics

Cattlemen Hit Hard By Hurricane Ike

There are approximately 7,000 cows still trapped after Hurricane Ike and without access to fresh food or water they will have difficulty surviving in the wild. READ MORE

Sep 22 2008 | Faunalytics

Rules On Bioengineered Animals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces regulatory guidelines governing the genetic engineering of animals for food, drugs, or medical devices. READ MORE

Sep 22 2008 | Faunalytics

Meat: Making Global Warming Worse

The head of the UN's panel on climate change has stated that meat consumption has a significant impact on global climate, making up roughly 18% of the planet's greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE

Sep 19 2008 | Faunalytics

California Remains Nation’s Leading Dairy Producer

California’s dairy industry continues growing strong, with a 12% milk production increase since 2004 and 2007. It remains the largest dairy producer in the U.S. READ MORE

Sep 18 2008 | Faunalytics

Improving Piglet Survival

The current mortality rate among pigs in the EU is 20% per litter, however breeding from “high survival” boars can reduce the morality rate to 12% within selected litters. READ MORE

Sep 16 2008 | Faunalytics

National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, 2007

This New Zealand report discusses key indicators for assessing animal welfare with an emphasis on farmed animals and wildlife. READ MORE

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Meat: Making Global Warming Worse

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National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, 2007

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