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Washington State Tackles Seafood Fraud
5/21/2013 10:23:26 AM
Governor Jay Inslee Signs Seafood Mislabeling Bill into Law Washington State Governor Jay Inslee today signed into law House Bill (HB) 1200, which begins to tackle seafood fraud in the state. Ocean...
Schoolkids Win PETA Award for Promoting Rescued Cats and Dogs as ’State Pets’
5/21/2013 10:15:52 AM
Governor and Sponsors Will Receive Sweet Gift for Signing Legislation That Says Colorado Is a Friend to Homeless Animals Denver -- Colorado just raised the bar for helping our four-legged friends. ...
Snakes Can Also Save Lives
5/20/2013 9:44:15 AM
New York, May 19, 2013— Snakes do more for humans than most people think. Their notoriety has instilled fear in a lot of people but they’re not all that bad. Snakes, just like any other animal on the planet, are beneficial in different ways. Th...
Tyson Foods Names Animal Well-Being Advisory Panel
5/17/2013 11:29:00 AM
Springdale, Arkansas – – As part of Tyson Foods’ (NYSE: TSN) commitment to proper treatment of farm animals, today the company announced the formation of an independent Farm Animal Well-Being Advisor...
Animal Welfare Week Kicks Off Summer Grilling Season at Whole Foods Market®
5/17/2013 10:11:08 AM
Nationwide event May 20-27 recognizes suppliers raising animals with respect AUSTIN, Tex. -– Memorial Day is America’s unofficial kick-off to summer grilling season and for many people, meat is on ...
EMSL Analytical Launches AllergenTesting.com
5/16/2013 3:10:05 PM
Cinnaminson, NJ, May 16, 2013 This month, a new online resource for the millions of people who suffer from indoor allergens is now available. EMSL Analytical, Inc., one the North America’s largest indoor allergen testing laboratories, is pleased t...
Nestlé Invests CHF 29 Million to Strengthen Supply Chain in Russia
5/16/2013 10:40:05 AM
Nestlé is investing more than CHF 29 million (more than 1 billion roubles) in new distribution facilities in Russia to meet growing demand for its products in the country. The company is extending ...
Good News for Sharks at Indian Ocean Tuna Commission Meeting
5/14/2013 9:10:07 AM
Gland, Switzerland: WWF welcomes the adoption of key conservation measures for oceanic white-tip sharks, whale sharks and cetaceans following the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) annual meeting las...
Nye County: Please Deny Permit to Notorious Chimpanzee Abuser, Says PETA
5/14/2013 9:02:28 AM
Mike Casey Seeks Permit to Keep Dangerous Exotic Animals After County Commissioners Give Tiger Exhibitor Karl Mitchell the Boot Pahrump, Nev. -- PETA is urging the Pahrump Regional Planning Commiss...
Timothy Hay Supplier Sees Increased Sales Through Amazon
5/12/2013 12:55:11 AM
Since listing on Amazon just a few short months ago, Small Pet Select has rapidly gained exposure on the platform with their [url=http://www.amazon.com/Small-Pet-Select-Timothy-Delivered/dp/B009ZINU5K/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1368315321&am...
At Least 26 Elephants Massacred in World Heritage Site
5/10/2013 11:26:03 AM
Yaoundé, Cameroon - At least 26 elephants were massacred in the Dzanga Bai World Heritage Site in the Central African Republic, after 17 individuals armed with Kalashnikov rifles on Monday entered thi...
Giant ’Condoms’ to Descend on Regina with Lifesaving Message: Get Your Cats and Dogs Fixed!
5/9/2013 10:22:53 AM
Unwanted Offspring Die by the Thousands in Animal Shelters and on the Streets, Says Group Regina, Sk. -- Holding signs that read, "Condoms Won’t Work: Fix Your Dog/Cat!" two PETA members dressed a...
National Farm-Level Biosecurity Standard for the Bee Industry Released
5/8/2013 11:06:33 AM
Ottawa: Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced the release of a national biosecurity standard designed to protect bees from pests and disease. The standard offers a consistent national app...
Disney Cruise Line Engages Guests and Crew in Annual “Walk for Wildlife”
5/7/2013 10:12:40 AM
CELEBRATION, Fla. – In honor of Earth Month, more than 350 Disney Cruise Line guests and crew members got outside to participate in “Walk for Wildlife” events held onboard the ships and on Disney’s pr...
Five Fun Farm Animal Facts From the San Mateo County Fair From The Livestock and Agriculture Department
5/6/2013 6:37:46 PM
The San Mateo County Fair opens June 8th and runs through June 16th.The Livestock and Agriculture exhibits at the Fair are always popular favorites for children and adults. Here are Five Fun Farm Animal Facts from the LAG Department for the 2013 San ...
Culprit Behind Massive Shrimp Die-Offs in Asia Unmasked
5/6/2013 10:07:43 AM
Bacterium responsible for Early Mortality Syndrome of Shrimp – Crucial first step in finding effective ways to combat the disease Rome - In a major breakthrough, researchers at the University of A...
Settlement Reached to Safeguard Critical Ocean, Beach Habitat for Atlantic, Pacific Loggerhead Sea Turtles
5/6/2013 10:03:12 AM
San Francisco, - -Endangered loggerhead sea turtles won a federal commitment to protect critical nesting-beach and ocean habitat in a legal settlement filed late Thursday in U.S. District Court betwee...
PETA Offers Urgent Information to Ventura County–Area Residents for Safeguarding Animals During Wildfire
5/6/2013 9:58:34 AM
Group Warns Against Leaving Animals Behind to Fend for Themselves Ventura County, Calif. -- As the area continues to be threatened by wildfires, PETA is offering important advice for ensuring the s...
San Mateo County Fair Contest Entries Are Due May 8th!
5/5/2013 11:53:22 PM
This year’s San Mateo County Fai r opens June 8th and runs through June 16th. Fair contests have been a popular tradition since the Fair’s opened in 1926.  This year there is a contest for everyone from Fin...
EU Member States Again Fail to Agree Restriction on Key Crop Protection Technology
5/1/2013 10:45:37 AM
Basel, Switzerland, - -Syngenta today acknowledged that European Union (EU) Member States for the second time failed to agree on the European Commission’s proposal for a ban on neonicotinoid pesticide...