Tag: animal well-being
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How are ranchers taking care of their cattle during winter storms?
During extreme cold farmers and ranchers go to great lengths to ensure that their livestock have the best care possible and take several steps to ensure the animals are protected from the elements.
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How Farmers and Ranchers Deal with Hurricanes and Flooding
Between hurricanes on the east coast and fierce rains in the Midwest, there is a lot of water for farmers and ranchers to deal with in recent weeks. That might beg the question, what do farmers and ranchers do when hurricanes, extreme rains and flooding occur? I can’t speak for those on the east coast…
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Chipotle: Where Guac and Hypocrisy Cost You Extra
Maybe it’s the crushing heat we’re experiencing here in Kansas that has me so easily annoyed but upon reading the latest stupidity-driven marketing decision from Chipotle, I felt I needed to bring the blog out of dormancy and share my two dollars (two cents won’t cut it this time). Evil-looking, no? Photo courtesy: Chance Hunley…
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False Alarm for Horse Slaughter
Horses of the Frobuzz ranch Horse slaughter was to resume this week. “Was” being the keyword. Last Friday, a U.S. District Court Judge dismissed a lawsuit and subsequent injunction against three plants that are itching to open their doors to America’s horses that are past their prime. The Humane Society of the US, Front Range Equine Rescue and…
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Happy Dance for Horseslaughter
In case you missed this monumental piece of news over the weekend: via That’s right – the USDA is finally approving inspectors for horse slaughter which means the plant in Roswell, New Mexico is full-speed ahead! Furthermore, plants in Iowa and Missouri could be approved in the near future. This is great news! I’m so…