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Author | Citation | Summary | Type |
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| Brief Summary of Horsemeat for Human Consumption | Christen Wiser | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This brief summary describes the history of horsemeat consumption, focusing specifically on the U.S. It analyzes the federal "ban" on horse slaughter that occurred in 2007 as a result of changes in federal appropriations. Recently, a change in appropriations brought the slaughter measure to the forefront. The legislative state of horse slaughter for human consumption remains uncertain. |
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| Brief Summary of Horse Laws | Craig M Smith | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This article provides a basic introduction to the various laws that deal with horses. |
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| Brief Summary of Gray Wolf Legal Challenges from 2005 to the Present | E Furman | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This brief summary discusses the ongoing legal battle between environmental groups and the federal government concerning the gray wolf's status on the Endangered Species List since 2005. |
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| Brief Summary of Genetic Engineering and Animals | Andrew B. Perzigian | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
This paper provides a brief overview of the pros and cons of genetic engineering technology and its creation of and patenting of transgenic animal species. |
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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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| 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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| Brief Summary of Fish Farm Welfare Issues | Bradley Varner | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This brief summary explores the welfare concern on commercial fish farms. | Article |
| Brief Summary of Feral Cat Population Control | Anthony E. LaCroix | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
This is a brief overview of feral cat population issues. Opposing viewpoints on cat control are presented. Issues of legal liability for cat predation are explored. |
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| Brief Summary of Feral Cat Legal Issues | David Fry | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This overview discusses state laws that impact feral cats. The article analyzes the concept of "ownership" as it concerns feral cats, and outlines some of the legal considerations for feral cat caretakers. |
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| Brief Summary of Feral Cat and Wild Bird Controversy | Ariahna Sanchez | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This summary briefly covers the factors contributing to the feral cat crisis. It also outlines the factors that may result in population increases of free-roaming cats. The summary then concludes by exploring the shift in focus, which now views them as "community cats," and how this enhanced caretaking has led to unintended predation on bird populations and competition with other native mammals. | Article |