Tagged with “U.S. Department of Agriculture”
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Seeking National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
In 2015, the Obama administration released a National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, to address the public health crisis of increasing antibiotic resistance. Farmed animals in the United States are regularly given antibiotics for a…
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Urging USDA investigation of Meat Animal Research Center
In 2015, a New York Times investigation exposed horrific animal cruelty at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Meat Animal Research Center in Nebraska. The Times detailed deeply disturbing incidents of cruelty at this taxpayer-funded facility for…
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Animal Welfare Records Blackout
In February 2017, the Animal Legal Defense Fund sued the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for removing tens of thousands of animal welfare records from the agency’s website. The removed records include enforcement actions taken…
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Challenging the USDA for Licensing Miami Seaquarium
Lolita the orca is held captive at the Miami Seaquarium, in a small tank with no protection from the sun. While orcas are highly social animals, Lolita has’s been deprived of company since 1980, when her…
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Precedent Setting Decision: Endangered Species Act Protects Captive Animals
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirms roadside zoo’s substandard care of endangered animals violated federal law.April 11, 2018 Press Release -
Protecting Puerto Rico’s Captive Animals
Puerto Rico’s only official zoo, Dr. Juan A. Rivero National Zoological Park, gained international attention last year for its abysmal conditions.April 9, 2018 News -
Stopping Cruel High-Speed Pig Slaughter
While the largest meat companies stand to profit from this privatized, speeded-up pig slaughter, animals, consumers, and slaughterhouse workers will pay a steep price.April 5, 2018 News -
Cities Are Fighting Back Against Puppy Mills – But Some States Won’t Let Them
Pet store lobbyists are pressuring state legislatures to pass preemption laws blocking cities’ and counties’ right to adopt retail pet sale bans.April 2, 2018 News -
Animal Advocates Urge USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Incorporate Plant-Based Diets into New Dietary Guidelines
Agencies must acknowledge growing demand for and health benefits of plant-based dietsMarch 30, 2018 Press Release -
Keep the USDA Transparent and Accountable
Act now and tell the USDA that you oppose third party inspections.March 6, 2018 Action Alert
