Farming or Food Production

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Biological Summary of Cattle


The following is a biological summary of cattle. The document quickly touches upon history, biology, and social nature of cattle. It also mentions housing used at dairy operations and lists definitions for selected terminology.
Book Review: An American Trilogy: Death, Slavery, and Dominion on the Banks of the Cape Fear River


In this book review, Mr. Henry Cohen reviews "An American Trilogy: Death, Slavery, and Dominion on the Banks of the Cape Fear River" by Steven M. Wise.
Bormann v. Board of Supervisors In and For Kossuth County


The court held that a statutory immunity provision designed to protect farming operations from nuisance litigation constituted a taking under the Fifth Amendment because the right to maintain an action for nuisance at common law was considered an easement. 
Boulahanis v. Prevo's Family Market, Inc.
Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed that the Federal Meat Inspection Act prevents states from adding or modifying federal requirements on meat producers. Claims that purchased meat products are adulterated must be based on federal standards, not


Michigan


standards. The United States Department of Agriculture elected not to address E. coli contamination, thus


Michigan


may not impose liability on manufacturers for not addressing possible E. coli contamination.
Brief Summary of Bear Farming and the Trade in Bear Bile


Brief summary of the practice of bear farming in Asian nations, as well as the problem of international trade in bear bile.
Brief Summary of CAFOs and Animal Welfare Measures


American agriculture has replaced traditional family farms with the large, industrial-like CAFOs, or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, that dominate the industry today. The modern agricultural industry, however, has raised many animal welfare concerns. These concerns, in turn, have given rise to ballot initiatives and state legislation regarding these issues.
Brief Summary of European Animal Welfare Laws: 2003 to Present


After much legislative activity in the 1990s, EU animal welfare initiatives have slowed in recent years. This article briefly discusses the reasons why by pointing to factors such as changing EU membership, costs, and fallout from extremist attacks. It then explores the possible future of the EU animal welfare movement.
Brief Summary of Fish Farm Welfare Issues This brief summary explores the welfare concern on commercial fish farms.
Brief Summary of Horse Laws


This article provides a basic introduction to the various laws that deal with horses.
Brief Summary of Horsemeat for Human Consumption


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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