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| Overview of the Recovery of the Gray Wolf Under the Endangered Species Act | Catherine J. Archibald | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
The gray wolf was almost extinct in the lower 48 states of the United States by the mid 1900s. Thanks to the Endangered Species Act, the gray wolf may be well on its way to recovery. Issues still remain as the wolf's successful repopulation may signal an end to its full protection under federal laws. |
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| Overview of The Rise of Ecoterrorism | Renada R. Rutmanis | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This overview examines the legal issues that arise when animal activist take extreme measures to document animal cruelty. Their actions, ofter termed "ecoterrorism," often involve taking photographs of alleged animal cruelty that can often be admitted at trial. However, many states have begun to enact laws targeting the actions of animal activists. |
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| Overview of the U.S. Endangered Species Act | David Favre | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
A summary of the key provisions of the US Endangered Species Act. |
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| Overview of Trainer Responsibility for Racehorse Breakdowns in New York | Cynthia F. Hodges | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
This legal summary contends that trainers should be held criminally liable when racehorses break down under the New York anti-cruelty statute, Agriculture and Markets Law § 353. This section prohibits anyone from unjustifiably overdriving, torturing, injuring, or killing animals. By racing unfit horses, the trainers are not only withholding medical care, but are causing pain and further injury to the horses, which is cruel under the statute. Knowingly racing an unfit horse meets the definition of “cruelty” under § 353, and a guilty trainer should be held to account. |
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| Overview of U.S. Animal Welfare Act | David Favre | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This article provides a detailed consideration of the nature and scope the United States Animal Welfare Act. |
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| Overview of UK Animal Protection Legislation | Alice Collinson | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This article provides an overview of animal cruelty offences and positive legal duties to promote animal welfare in the UK. These provisions are found in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 applicable to England and Wales, and in corresponding legislation in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Prohibited offences include "unnecessary suffering," mutilation, docking of dogs' tails, administration of poisons and animal fighting.' | Article |
| Overview of Veterinary Client Issues | Akisha R. N. McGee | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
This gives a somewhat detailed view of the relationship between a veterinarian and client. |
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| Overview of Washington Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a brief overview of Washington Great Ape law. | Article |
| Overview of Welfare Concerns of Fish Farms | Bradley Varner | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This overview explains welfare issues surrounding commercial fish farms. It then suggests that fish, like other species, must have their basic needs met through recognizing the Five Freedoms. | Article |
| Overview of Welfare Standards for Animals Used in Zoos and Exhibition | Tala M. DiBenedetto | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This overview describes federal, state, and private regulation of zoos, aquariums, and sanctuaries. It highlights the ways in which these regulatory mechanisms fail to adequately protect captive wildlife, whether they be held at larger, accreditor facilities or small, roadside zoos. It also highlights meaningful distinctions separating credible zoos, aquariums, and sanctuaries from problematic roadside zoos through compliance with government standards or those set through voluntary, private accreditation. | Article |