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APHIS, Justice Department strengthen Animal Welfare Act enforcement

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departments of agriculture and justice means greater collaboration and coordination when investigating and prosecuting Animal Welfare Act violations. A memorandum of understanding between the U.S.

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Investigations expose abuse on salmon farms

AnimalEquality.net

Both organizations claim to enforce high animal welfare standards. These salmon farms are operated by three of the UK’s largest salmon producers. Two of the farms are certified by RSPCA Assured, and the third is accredited by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council. The footage reveals repeated… Source

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USDA Investigating Clemson University

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The investigation is related to the Animal Welfare Act and Clemson's research activities, but no details are available at this time. Tags: universities animal experimentation animal research USDA medical research.

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European Union appoints first-ever Commissioner to defend animals

AnimalEquality.net

For the first time in European Union (EU) history, a new role will focus entirely on animal protection. Hungarian politician Olivér Várhelyi has been nominated as the Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, pending approval by the European Parliament. However… Source

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Royal Decree Issued in Spain Over Animal Welfare

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In the decree the Spanish Government outlines a training and publicity initiatives to promote new methods of production to farmers and the public as well as a timeline to receive and investigate plans for conversion as well as committing €300m in loans for farmers to convert to enriched facilities.

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Clemson Researcher Investigates Impacts of Cages on Laying Hens

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Tags: battery hens eggs USDA farm animal welfare us agribusiness.

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Research Animals Rescued from North Carolina Lab

Critter News

Their investigations produce results. An enormous victory was achieved for animals this week when nearly 200 dogs and 54 cats were rescued from a North Carolina animal testing facility that closed its doors after an undercover investigation revealed apparent abuse of the animals by workers at the facility.