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| All Hands On Deck: Biopiracy & the Available Protections for Traditional Knowledge | Shannon F. Smith | 10 J. Animal & Nat. Resource L. 273 | As the United States and other developed countries seek better protections for their intellectual property, Southern developing countries rich in biological resources seek better protections for these resources and the knowledge of their indigenous peoples. The story goes that Northern scientists are bioprospecting within Southern countries and obtaining knowledge about traditional plants and their uses from the countries’ native people. The Northern scientists then take this traditional knowledge and develop new uses or products, which they patent in their own countries. They do this, however, without compensating the indigenous groups who initially supplied the base knowledge. The indigenous people also claim that the cost of medicine and other goods rises, as their traditional knowledge may now come with a licensing fee. This Note discusses “traditional knowledge,” as this indigenous knowledge has been termed. It looks at what this knowledge is and the difficulties in defining it. It further looks at the problems traditional knowledge presents in terms of finding a solution both parties are satisfied with. As traditional knowledge generally does not fit in the Western concept of protectable intellectual property, this Note looks to the problems this conflict between differing property systems creates. Finally, this Note considers the current protections that are available for individual tribes or nations to choose between to fit their own individual needs, despite numerous failed attempts to integrate such protections into international treaties. |
| When Cheaters Prosper: A Look at Abusive Horse Industry Practices on the Horse Show Circuit | Kjirsten Sneed | Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Law: Vol. 6 : Iss. 2 , Article 3. Available at: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kjeanrl/vol6/iss2/3 | Part I of this Article will discuss abusive training practices in breed industries such as the Tennessee Walking Horse and American Quarter Horse, before briefly examining similar practices in other performance horse industries. Turning to federal efforts to eliminate the abuse, Part II examines the Horse Protection Act of 1970 (“HPA” or “Act”), including its legal history and current administration. Part III considers horse show industry attitudes toward horse treatment, particularly among trainers, owners, and exhibitors. Part IV deals with HPA's inadequate protection of competition horses, while Part V suggests a solution that is further developed in the Proposal section. |
| Intentional Cruelty to Zoo Bears (China) | Song Wei | Animal Legal and Historical Web Center |
A short case study of what happened when an individual harmed several bears at a public zoo in China. |
| China Case Studies: #4. Live Food for the Tigers | Song Wei |
A short case study form China about the practice of feeding captured animal like tiger, live goats and cows as entertainment. |
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| Brief Summary of Australian Live Export Laws | Jordan Sosnowski | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
'This summary discusses the live export industry in Australia, which has recently come under much public scrutiny. The main problem animal advocates have with the industry is the long boat journey animals endure, coupled with the lack of animal welfare laws in exporting countries. However, live export is a multi-million dollar industry and supports many Australian jobs, therefore, it is not an easy issue to resolve |
| Overview of Laws Governing Kangaroo Culling in Australia | Jordan Sosnowski | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This article provides more information on the laws governing kangaroo culling in Australia. It discusses the main aspects of the National Codes used to regulate the shooting of kangaroos for commercial and non-commercial purposes. It also provides an introduction to the main issues related to the killing of kangaroos and assesses the implications for human and animal welfare. |
| Overview of Australian Live Export Laws | JM Sosnowski | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
This article discusses live export laws in Australia. There has been much debate in Australia as to whether the live export industry should be banned and the legislation has recently been reformed. This article discusses the effectiveness of the reform and the general weaknesses of the legislation. |
| Detailed Discussion of the Laws Governing Kangaroo Culling in Australia | Jordan Sosnowski | Animal Legal & Historical Center. |
This article provides a detailed discussion of the laws governing kangaroo culling in Australia. The paper analyses both the commercial and non-commercial industry and makes an evaluation as to the legislation's effectiveness. The article also discusses other issues such as enforcement, animal and consumer welfare, as well as the sustainability of the industry. |
| Detailed Discussion of Australian Live Export Laws | Jordan M. Sosnowski | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This article discusses the Australian live export legislation in detail. It also outlines the main shortcomings of the legislation and outlines areas that are in need of reform. Finally, the article proposes future options that could possibly replace the live export industry in Australia, or at the very least, alleviate some of the current animal welfare concerns. |
| Overview of Laws Governing Kangaroo Culling in Australia | Jordan Sosnowski | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This article provides an overview of the laws governing kangaroo culling in Australia. There are two codes that apply on a National level, one for killing kangaroos for commercial purposes, and the other for non-commercial purposes. This overview provides an introduction to the topic and outlines the main shortcomings of the legislation. |