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Pigs Used in Explosives Tests in Britain

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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has defended its use of more than 100 pigs in explosive tests in Wiltshire. Some 119 pigs were used in the research at the Government's military research laboratory Porton Down, near Salisbury, between 2006 and 2009. He said 25 pigs were used in 2006, 19 in 2007, 40 in 2008, and 35 in 2009.

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New Podcast for Week Ending February 13, 2009

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University of Utah Continues Getting Bad Press

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Investigative journalism by the Salt Lake Tribune, following-up on allegations levelled by PETA against the University of Utah's Comparative Medicine Center and the Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute laboratories revealed the two laboratories had used 190 dogs and cats in 2009, all obtained from shelters.

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H1N1 and your pets.

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Although it was previously believed that cats were also safe, a cat in Iowa has now tested positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 10, 2009. Tags: pet care. Experts are continuously keeping an eye on the situation for any changes. Cats should be monitored.

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Canada Up to Its Old Seal-Killing Tricks

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The amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations, which include strengthened federal enforcement, come just over a month after newly appointed federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea said Canada is "going straight ahead for the 2009 hunt. Tags: canada seal hunters seals. We're proceeding as usual." "No

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Confused about Dog Day Care?

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All dogs undergo evaluations that include a health assessment, vaccination verification, and a temperament test to insure that the dog is social and comfortable in large groups. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 25, 2009. Tags: guest post. Dogs are placed in play groups that suit their style.

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Dog Gone Smart Beds

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Dog Gone Smart Beds originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on October 28, 2009. Tags: reviews dog dog bed nanotechnology pet pet product pets review. Baby gives the Dog Gone Smart pet bed 4 paws up for being comfy, and for being easy to keep clean! Thank you for sending this great product our way to try out.

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