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Genetic Engineering and Animals Andrew Perzigian

Brief Summary of Genetic Engineering and Animals
Andrew B. Perzigian (2003)

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Brief Summary of Genetic Engineering and Animals Andrew B. Perzigian Animal Legal and Historical Center

This is a very brief overview of the ethical and legal circumstances surrounding the genetic modification of animals.

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Detailed Discussion of Genetic Engineering and Animal Rights: The Legal Terrain and Ethical Underpinnings Andrew B. Perzigian Animal Legal and Historical Center

This paper discusses the legal, environmental, and ethical dilemmas involved with genetic engineering technology and its creation of transgenic animal species. Currently, transgenic animal species are patentable subject matter in both the United States and in Europe and the use of such technology is largely left unregulated. This paper discusses the pros and cons that genetic engineering technology bring to the modern world in light of the relative absence of legal barriers facing genetic engineers.

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Talkin' ‘ Bout a Humane Revolution: New Standards for Farming Practices and How They Could Change International Trade as We Know It Lesley Peterson 36 Brook. J. Int'l L. 265 (2010)

Part I of this Note analyzes the U.S.'s trade obligations under the GATT. Part II discusses the potential ability of various GATT provisions to support a trade measure banning battery cage eggs. Part III discusses the U.S.'s potential ability to create such an animal welfare provision. while upholding its obligations in the Agreements annexed to the GATT. The Note concludes that an appropriately tailored animal welfare measure banning battery cages for hens should be able to survive under the GATT and its annexed agreements.

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Overview of Fur Animals and Fur Production Lesley A Peterson Animal Legal & Historical Center

This overview discusses laws concerning fur farming and the trapping of fur animals. It details the historical use of fur as well as an examination of the current international fur trade.

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Fur Production and Fur Laws Lesley Peterson

Brief Summary of Fur Laws and Fur Production
Lesley A. Peterson (2010)

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Brief Summary of Fur Animals and Fur Production Lesley A. Peterson Animal Legal & Historical Center

This brief summary explores the use of animals for fur. It considers the main source of fur (fur farms) and the limited laws that protect fur animals.

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Detailed Discussion of Fur Animals and Fur Production Lesley A. Peterson Animal Legal & Historical Center

This discussion focuses on fur production from both farmed and wild sources. It details US laws that impact fur, both federal and state, including a discussion on state trapping laws. Laws from countries that are major producers of fur products are analyzed as well as those countries that have imposed bans on fur farming or trapping methods.

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Brief Summary of Humane Societies and Enforcement Powers Christopher A Pierce Animal Legal and Historical Center

In some states, humane societies are granted police powers to enforce animal cruelty laws. This Article explains the systems that states use to grant police powers to humane societies.

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Detailed Discussion of Humane Societies and Enforcement Powers Christopher A. Pierce Animal Legal & Historical Center

In some states, humane societies are granted police powers to enforce animal cruelty laws. This Article explains the systems that states use to grant police powers to humane societies.

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