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Brief Summary of International Comparative Animal Cruelty Laws | Paige M. Tomaselli | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
Summary comparing the laws of the US and Europe on the subject of companion animals and confinement farming, including slaughter and transport. |
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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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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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