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The Next Global Pandemic Could Already Be Here
An outbreak of bird flu in North and South Carolina this past March serves as a warning that the next pandemic pathogen may already be brewing.April 28, 2020 Legally Brief -
Why Pandemics Happen: COVID-19 2020
Leading drivers of disease emergence in humans from wildlife include anthropogenic pressures such as land use change, food production systems, and trade and travel. -
As COVID Pummels Slaughterhouse Workers, Meat Companies Won’t Slow Down
The USDA and its meat corporation clientele are resisting calls to halt or even delay slaughterhouses’ adoption of the controversial high-speed, deregulated pig and poultry slaughter inspection systems.April 14, 2020 News -
The Hidden Dangers of Lockdown Orders for Domestic Violence Victims and Companion Animals
As shelter-in-place orders are given across the nation, there is a growing concern that family violence will be on the rise.April 10, 2020 News -
Stimulus Packages Require Forward Thinking to Safeguard America’s Future Health
Animal Legal Defense Fund calls on Congress to respond to COVID-19 by proactively addressing the root causes of pandemicsApril 9, 2020 Press Release -
Plan Ahead — Prepare an Emergency Plan for Pet Care
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering advice on what you should prepare for your animals’ care, should the primary caregivers of pets be unavailable.April 2, 2020 Press Release
