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Cows with Guns - a must-see classic video
This has been around for years, and is a lovely bit of fun.
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Welsh Markets' Biosecurity Scandal Exposed by Viva!
Industry accused of “shocking own goal” whilst blaming badgers for TB
APPALLING biosecurity lapses have been filmed at three Welsh livestock markets in an area suffering from widespread TB infections in cattle.
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Jim Paice branded ‘the worst Animal Welfare Minister in living memory’
In just 12 months, Defra’s Jim Paice has:
Refused to ban wild animals in circuses… Overturned a ban on battery cages for ‘game birds’… As Hunting and Shooting Minister, committed to a repeal of the Hunting Act... Routinely voiced his support for a badger cull… Ended badger vaccination trials... Dropped charges against slaughterhouse offenders… Reduced the number of vets at markets... Stated his intention to reduce on-farm inspections... Declared his support for the offspring of cloned animals to be killed for their meat and milk... Backed the ‘sustainable intensification’ of the ‘livestock’ industry.
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Urge Government to Rethink Decision Not to Ban Wild Animals in Circuses
Despite massive public opposition, the coalition government has rejected a ban on wild animals in circuses in favour of a new licensing regime.
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- New updates on the kids' and adults' shoes page
- Vegan families' meetup group in London
- ActiVeg drops GoDaddy
- GCSE class come up with a tasty vegan menu
- Eat less meat or buy local?
- Cows with Guns - a must-see classic video
- Harvard says 'Calcium is important. But milk isn’t the only, or even best, source'
- BunnyGo on line veggie guide - recommend new places
- Vegan face painters, photographers and artists
- How We Teach Children a Separate Morality for Food Animals
- Eating Meat Linked To Disease, Report Says
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- Urge East Riding Council to Reject Application for New Beagle Breeding Unit
- IFW World: Gervais is not amused
- Urge Government to Rethink Decision Not to Ban Wild Animals in Circuses
- Ultramarathoner Jurek talks habits, diet and moving to Boulder
- Dulwich vegans win pram race
- Vote for your favourite vegan stuff
- Badger petition
- A guide to the pop-up and alternative dining scenes in Glasgow and Edinburgh
- Mosco: Herbivore heaven
- Burgers aren't king at Rovers
- Ireland: 65pc of cows for Greenfield failed health tests
- Farmer behind Lincolnshire super-dairy plans fined £19,500k for polluting a stream
- Greenpeace: senior direct marketing fundraiser
- Jason Schwartzman Narrates Film On Eating Meat And Environment
- Low-fat dairy doesn't help kids drop pounds
- Masterchef mum from Manchester plans city centre restaurant
- US: Study ranks food pathogens by cost to society
- Protesters set up camp outside animal lab in Leicestershire
- NZ: Meat industry denies butchers use 'meat glue' in retail
- Plan to label ritually slaughtered meat angers religious group
News from ActiVeg
- End of service
- New updates on the kids' and adults' shoes page
- Vegan families' meetup group in London
- ActiVeg drops GoDaddy
- GCSE class come up with a tasty vegan menu
- Eat less meat or buy local?
- Cows with Guns - a must-see classic video
- Harvard says 'Calcium is important. But milk isn’t the only, or even best, source'
- BunnyGo on line veggie guide - recommend new places
- Vegan face painters, photographers and artists
- How We Teach Children a Separate Morality for Food Animals
- Eating Meat Linked To Disease, Report Says
- A Climate Hazard, Medium Rare, Please
- Artificial meat could slice emissions, say scientists
- Veggie walking holiday - Navigation Training weekend, Lake District 2-3 July 2011 25% off or 2 places for the price of one.
- Japanese Make "Delicious", Nourishing Steaks From Human Feces Jason Mick (Blog) - June 17, 2011 10:51 AM
- New strain of MRSA superbug found in cows
- Study: Limit Meat to Help Prevent Colon Cancer
- Welsh Markets' Biosecurity Scandal Exposed by Viva!
- Animal groups call for end of the 'boar war'
- Norwich woman opens vegan bakery
- Probiotic Yogurt No Help for Kids' Constipation
- Backstreet Boys go vegetarian for their latest tour
- Jim Paice branded ‘the worst Animal Welfare Minister in living memory’
- Judi Dench joins animal testing for products petition
- Urge East Riding Council to Reject Application for New Beagle Breeding Unit
- IFW World: Gervais is not amused
- Urge Government to Rethink Decision Not to Ban Wild Animals in Circuses
- Ultramarathoner Jurek talks habits, diet and moving to Boulder
- Dulwich vegans win pram race
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