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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

Sep 15 2008 | Faunalytics

Domestic Farm Animal Experimentation In Decline

This article examines the importance of research on domestic farm animals, and how farmed animal experimentation is in decline in the U.S. READ MORE

Sep 10 2008 | Faunalytics

U.S. Consumers More Concerned About Food Safety Than War In Iraq Or Climate Change

The concern for global warming and the Iraq War is lower among U.S. consumers than the safety of the food they eat. READ MORE

Sep 8 2008 | Faunalytics

Drinking Water Of 41 Million Americans Contaminated With Pharmaceuticals

The usage of pharmaceutical drugs for extensive animal farming has lead, in part, to the contamination of the drinking water of 41 million Americans. READ MORE

Sep 8 2008 | Faunalytics

Chickens, Globalisation And The Forest King

The Indian “Forest King” chicken, while unsuitable for factory farms, may be used for meat and egg production for smaller farms competing against factory farms. READ MORE

Sep 8 2008 | Faunalytics

Livestock’s Long Shadow, Environmental Issues And Options

A report sponsored by the UN outlines livestock as a major threat to the environment and gives comprehensive details on its impact, policy methods and mitigation techniques. READ MORE

Aug 18 2008 | Faunalytics

UK: Higher Welfare Chicken Sales Higher Than Ever

Higher welfare chickens are becoming more and more popular as consumers are actively seeking animal products that are more “humane.” READ MORE

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California Remains Nation’s Leading Dairy Producer

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U.S. Consumers More Concerned About Food Safety Than War In Iraq Or Climate Change

Drinking Water Of 41 Million Americans Contaminated With Pharmaceuticals

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Livestock’s Long Shadow, Environmental Issues And Options

UK: Higher Welfare Chicken Sales Higher Than Ever

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