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Brief Summary of Invasive Species and Animal Welfare | Cassandra Burdyshaw | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This brief summary introduces the concept of invasive species and the federal and state laws that address their control. It also briefly explores the potential animal welfare issues that arise in dealing with invasive species. |
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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 |