Two-thirds poultry farms in India use antibiotics for growth promotion

A new study led by researchers from the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP), published in Environmental Health Perspectives, finds high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in chickens raised for both meat and eggs on farms in Punjab. A new study led by researchers from the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP), […]

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Philippines Reports First H5 Outbreak; New Events in Laos, South Africa

PHILIPPINES, LAOS & SOUTH AFRICA – Agriculture officials in the Philippines reported the country’s first highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza outbreak, which struck a commercial poultry farm in Pampanga province on Luzon, the country’s largest island. PHILIPPINES, LAOS & SOUTH AFRICA – Agriculture officials in the Philippines reported the country’s first highly pathogenic H5 avian

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Animal rights meeting focuses on achieving vegan agenda

The Animal Agriculture Alliance has released a report detailing observations from the Animal Rights National Conference, held August 3-6 in Alexandria, Virginia. The Animal Agriculture Alliance has released a report detailing observations from the Animal Rights National Conference, held August 3-6 in Alexandria, Virginia. The event was hosted by the Farm Animal Rights Movement and

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Development of Local Food Systems Helps Bridge Gap Among Different People

US – One of the major barriers that environmentalists face in trying to implement sustainable practices is getting disparate groups to agree on what needs protecting and which way is the best course of action. US – One of the major barriers that environmentalists face in trying to implement sustainable practices is getting disparate groups

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