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Don’t Forget Temple!
A looong time ago, I posted about the HBO movie ‘Temple Grandin’ that was going to be released soon (‘Temple Grandin – HBO Biopic’ 11/17/09). Well soon means this Saturday, February 6 at 7pm on HBO. I repeat, Saturday February 6th at 7 pm. The movie displays Dr. Grandin’s life from high school (when she…
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February is I Heart Beef month!
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is kicking off a month-long consumer awareness program to instigate a conversation about America’s love for beef. The “I Heart Beef” program is designed to help increase demand for beef by elevating consumers’ desire for great steaks like the T-bone and tenderloin (my mouth is already watering). A secondary emphasis of this program is…
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KSU Collegian Speaks Out Against PETA!
That’s right – you heard it here on Buzzard’s Beat! The KSU Collegian published an article speaking out against PETA for the organization’s blatant disregard for morality. The article, Puppy Love: PETA seeks limelight, uses attacks for promotion, written by KSU junior Leslie Campbell, cites the immature acts that have taken place at various PETA appearances. …
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HSUS Trying to Take Down Ohio….Again
Today, news was released that HSUS has filed an amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would force the Ohio Livestock Care and Standards Board (see “A Battle Won for Animal Agriculture” 11/5/09) to adopt minimum requirements for all farmers and livestock producers. Those minimum requirements are: – Prohibit a farm owner or operator from tethering…
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Legislation to help horse slaughter
A new bill being proposed by Missouri Representative Jim Viebrock will bypass a 2006 federal law that prohibits federal money from being utilized for the inspections of horse slaughter plants. The 2006 law put the last remaining horse slaughter plants in Texas and Illinois out of business, however; it doesn’t specifically outlaw slaughter. The new bill by…