Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:23 EST http://www.animalconcerns.org en Copyright 1992-2009 The EnviroLink Network The Animal Concerns News Service, a service of the EnviroLink Network, compiles the most relevant news stories of interest to the global animal rights/welfare community from sources around the Internet. newsdesk@envirolink.org support@envirolink.org http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200911201059090.95547 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:23 EST A Charlottetown restaurant owner says he would consider permanently taking foie gras off his menu if there were a large group of people who wanted it removed. EnviroLink http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200911201050550.466786 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:23 EST The Catalina Island Conservancy has been rounding up the herd so females can get a reversible contraceptive vaccine. The goal: Control the size of the herd to keep it and the environment healthier. EnviroLink http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200911201055410.436981 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:23 EST It's hard to believe it's been a year since Turkey-Gate - Sarah Palin's infamous interview in front of a turkey slaughter days before Thanksgiving. EnviroLink http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200911201028240.084411 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:23 EST LONDON: Former James Bond star, Roger Mooore has been named the 'Person of the Year' by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in UK for actor's campaign to ban controversial French delicacy 'foie gras'. EnviroLink http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200911201044340.543038 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:23 EST Kathmandu (AsiaNews) - Hundreds of Buddhists and animal rights activists are protesting against the Hindu festival of Gadhimai Mela in Bayapur, Bara district (southeastern Nepal). EnviroLink http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200911201039010.49981 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:23 EST The Vermont Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) condemns any act of cruelty perpetrated on an animal by an individual, agency or commercial enterprise. The actions which allegedly occurred at Bushway Packing Inc. are inexcusable and undermine public trust in the safety of our food supply and compliance with laws pertaining to humane slaughter. Animals — whether companions or food animals — should be treated humanely on ethical grounds and must be treated humanely by law. EnviroLink http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200911200030390.563108 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:23 EST DeMuth is a member of EWOK, or Earth Warriors are OK!, a Minnesota-based group that supports animal rights and environmental activists who have been arrested as a result of what they call Green Scare tactics - apparent attempts by the government to stamp out the radical environmental movement. EnviroLink http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200911201545320.33402 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:23 EST Bugs are fascinating, and if anyone tries to tell you different, have them check out this article, which offers proof that many insects are tiny geniuses who are capable of counting, categorizing objects, and recognizing human faces. EnviroLink http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200911201052470.277273 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:23 EST Scientists at the University of Leeds say they have made a significant discovery which could help in the treatment of "mad cow disease". EnviroLink http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200911201037330.895435 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:23 EST Liz Carlisle, the Ravenna woman who posted pictures on Facebook of herself with 2 drowned rabbits, plead guilty today on two counts of animal cruelty. Carlisle received a $250 fine and has been ordered to complete 120 hours of community service. EnviroLink