Tag #Animal Welfare

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Turkish Minister Vows Legal Action After Girl's Death in Stray Dog Attack

In Hakkari, Turkey, 12-year-old Eslem Teker died from injuries sustained in a stray dog attack, prompting the Agriculture and Forestry Minister to announce legal action against those responsible for failing to implement a new law on stray animal control (Law 5199).

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
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Orca Captivity: Ethical and Environmental Impact

Blackfish" (2013) and the podcast "The Good Whale" expose the ethical and environmental consequences of orca captivity, detailing the irreversible damage to animals like Keiko and influencing public opinion and future regulations, while highlighting the advanced social intelligence of orcas.

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Life Below Water
lemonde.fr
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Alès Slaughterhouse Closure Threatens Gard's Food System

After nine months of receivership, the Alès slaughterhouse in Gard, France, will close on January 15th, 2025, leaving 600 clients and raising concerns about the region's food supply chain; a potential local takeover is being explored.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
mk.ru
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AI-Powered Lost Pet Service Launched in Russia

A new Russian online service uses AI to help reunite lost pets with their owners by matching descriptions and photos, automatically distributing alerts to social media, veterinary clinics, shelters, and volunteers.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
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French Zoo Closure Leaves Orcas' Future Uncertain

Marineland Antibes, Europe's largest marine zoo, closed on January 5th due to new animal welfare laws, leaving the future of two orcas, Wikie and Keijo, uncertain, with relocation proposals facing opposition and debate over ethical considerations.

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Life Below Water
theguardian.com
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Woman Receives Suspended Sentence for Neglecting 36 Dogs in Sussex

Micaela Anderson-Letts received a 24-month suspended sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to 36 dogs found in a feces-covered caravan in Eastbourne, Sussex, along with other animal welfare offences including illegal puppy imports and sales, potentially earning \£173,000.

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No Poverty
kathimerini.gr
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30 km/h Speed Limits: Reduced Accidents and Improved Urban Safety

Multiple European countries have reduced urban speed limits to 30 km/h, resulting in fewer accidents and animal fatalities. Studies show this decreases reaction time and improves safety for vulnerable road users.

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Good Health and Well-being
theglobeandmail.com
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Parliamentary Prorogation Halts Bills to Ban Zoo Elephants, Great Apes, and Live Horse Exports

A Canadian government bill to ban zoos from acquiring or breeding elephants and great apes has been stopped by the prorogation of Parliament, along with a separate bill to ban live horse exports to Japan for slaughter, despite support from animal welfare groups and some musicians; however, the horse...

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Life on Land
theguardian.com
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Illegal Lynx Release in Scottish Highlands Sparks Rewilding Debate

Four lynx, likely from a private collection, were illegally released into the Cairngorms national park in Scotland; two were quickly captured, but two more were discovered days later, sparking debate about the future of rewilding initiatives and the regulation of private exotic animal ownership.

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Life on Land
lemonde.fr
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Sentience: Expanding the Circle of Feeling Beings

Scientific research has expanded the definition of sentience to include cephalopods and decapod crustaceans, recognizing their capacity to experience pain, pleasure, and adapt behavior, impacting future animal welfare discussions.

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Life on Land
theguardian.com
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UK Considers Lifting Ban on Animal Remains in Feed Amidst BSE Concerns

The UK government is considering lifting a 2001 ban on using processed animal protein in chicken and pig feed to aid British farmers facing competition from the EU where such practice is allowed, despite concerns about animal and human health risks and ethical issues with insect-derived protein.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
zeit.de
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Augsburg Slaughterhouse Banned from Pig Slaughtering Due to Animal Welfare Violations

The Augsburg slaughterhouse is banned from pig slaughtering due to repeated failures in electrical stunning, despite staff retraining and fines; the facility made attempts to improve but failed to meet authority standards, impacting one-third of their revenue.

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