Farming Practices
The State of Food and Agriculture: Livestock in the Balance
Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals
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According to this report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the world would need to double its supply of meat by the year 2050 to meet growing demand; the global farmed animal sector currently produces 228 million metric tons (mmt) of meat.
Pork Producers Study Footprint
Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Farmed Animals
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Research conducted by the University of Arkansas found that manure management is a significant factor in carbon emissions, while transportation plays a more minor role; more than 25% of the carbon footprint of pork products occurs at the retail store and home level, according to these findings.
A Survey of Animal-Powered Logging in Alabama
Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 (Original item from 2001) Wildlife and Exotics
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This study examined the extent of animal logging in the state of Alabama to determine who is logging with animals, where they are working, what equipment are they using, and what these people perceive to be the future of animal-powered logging within the state.
Prospects for Expanding Egg Consumption
Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 (Original item from 2008) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals
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An examination of egg consumption around the world, from an industry perspective, reveals that long-term consumption will continue to grow and in "developing" countries the growth will be in purchases of shell eggs.
The Agriculture & Public Health Gateway
Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection
by Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future
A searchable database sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, which provides access to information about both public health and animal agriculture, as well as research describing how these two subjects are related.
UK Face Bluetongue Threat as Farmers Ignore Vaccine
Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Farmed Animals
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According to a survey for Merial Animal Health, more farmers in the United Kingdom are likely to vaccinate their animals this year versus last year, but one in four producers is still unlikely to vaccinate against bluetongue.
Eating the Planet: Feeding and Fuelling the World Sustainably, Fairly and Humanely -- A Scoping Study
Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Farmed Animals
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This analysis of population growth patterns and the environmental impact of food production discusses various conclusions and policy recommendations related to diet, organic agriculture, "humane-" and environmentally-friendly farming, and bioenergy through the year 2050.
Upcoming 3rd Wave of HRC's Animal Tracker
Submitted by Che Green on Nov 10, 2009 Advocacy Strategies | Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Wildlife and ExoticsWave 3 of HRC's Animal Tracker, slated for early next year, will survey a representative sample of adults in the U.S., addressing questions like knowledge of various animal issues, the influence of concern for animals on personal choices, perceived impact of the animal protection movement, and support for the movement's goal of eliminating animal suffering. We'll also be able to compare the results with findings from the baseline survey, which was conducted in early 2008.
"Pain-Free Animals" - A Slope Too Slippery
Submitted by Che Green on Oct 27, 2009 Advocacy Strategies | Farmed Animals | Vegetarianism and VeganismRegular readers of this blog know that I am an advocate of in vitro meat and believe it holds the promise to dramatically reduce animal suffering by removing most farm animals from the equation. Another approach would seek to genetically alter animals to remove or limit their ability to experience pain. While laudable in its intent, however, this is a pretty frightening concept, in part because it suggests that animal suffering is only physical in nature, ignoring the mental anguish suffered by animals.
The World's Changing Views of U.S. Animal Agriculture
Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Farmed Animals
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At the National Institute of Animal Agriculture (NIAA) 2009 Annual Meeting, a representative of the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) provided this overview of global meat consumption, with emphasis on U.S. exports.
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