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Animal Rights Extremism

Animal Experiments in UK Up Slightly, But Still Far Below Highest Levels

Procedures involving non-human primates decline 12 percent in 2004 compared to 2003. Full Article

Animal Testing

The American College of Surgeon's View of Animal Research

While the American College of Surgeons recommends animal alternatives that have proven to be equal or superior to traditional methods, the organization is on record as supporting the use of animals in education and research. Full Article

Fur

USDA Reports Increase in Mink Pelt Production

Average pelt price for mink reachest highest mark since 1995. Full Article

Hunting and Fishing

HSUS Activists Reportedly Not Happy at Being Caught on Film

Pro-hunt filmmaker catches HSUS allowing a seal to suffer for an hour while they film fund-raising promotion. Full Article

Miscellaneous

Kansas State Students to Stop Throwing Chickens During Basketball Games (Seriously)

Kansas State to fans -- please stop bringing the live chickens to games. Full Article

All Archives

You'd Lie Too If You Were In His Place - 9 Jan 2006

Along with not vaccinating his children, one vegan father also chooses to lie to them about the meat-eating habits of Asians.

Belgian Rail Company Refuses Animal Rights Anti-Foie Gras Ads - 23 Dec 2005

It is a clever ad . . . probably a bit too clever.

PCRM Lawsuit Against Dairy Industry Demands Warning Labels - 13 Nov 2005

PCRM wants dairy products in Washington, DC, to carry warning labels about lactose intolerance.

Bill Introduced in House to Make Downer Ban Permanent - 28 Oct 2005

Bill would make permanent a temporary ban instituted after discovery of BSE in United States.

United Egg Producers Agrees to Modify "Animal Care Certified" Logo - 24 Oct 2005

New logo will simply read, "United Egg Producers Certified."

Has FDA Vascillation Effectively Killed Market for Cloned Farm Animals? - 18 Aug 2005

FDA issue draft assessment two years ago saying food from cloned animals was safe, but says it has no timetable for making a final decision.

PETA Activists Protest at Sea Food Store -- But Some Folks Mistake It for Store Promotion - 14 Aug 2005

Some passersby were confused as to why PETA activist was standing around in a lobster suit.

Activists Upset Op-Ed Focused On Killer Meatpackers Rather Than Their Victims - 14 Aug 2005

Activist horrified that op-ed focuses on conditions of killers -- meatpacking plant workers -- rather than their victims -- the animals.

Australian Model Sarah Jane Does PETA Anti-KFC Ad - 13 Aug 2005

PETA finds yet another spokesperson whose main talent is taking off her clothes.

Animal Rights Group Protests at Sausage Sale - 13 Aug 2005

Activist says who knows what children will turn into now that they've been desensitized to violence.