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Scientists Clone Three “Super Cows” to Produce Unusually Large Amount of Milk
Scientists in China have created three “super cows” by cloning cows who produce unusually large amounts of milk. To create their “super cows,” scientists cloned embryos from ear cells of “extra productive” Holstein Friesian cows and implanted them in surrogate cows. The “productive” cows selected for cloning produce a mind-boggling 18 tons of milk per […]
10,000 Pigs Died in a Barn Fire. Meat Company Calls It “Unfortunate.”
A massive pig farm containing more than 10,000 pigs recently burned to the ground, killing every single animal trapped inside. The facility, owned by Canadian meatpacking company Olymel, was a “finishing barn” where pigs of different ages were “fattened up” for slaughter. Vice president of production Casey Smit said piglets and adult pigs alike were […]
Mercy For Animals Holds Its Largest Demonstration Ever, in Mexico City
On March 2, around 140 Mercy For Animals’ global staff members and Mexico-based volunteers gathered at Mexico City’s Monumento a la Revolución in defense of animals. Staff led the performance, while Mexican volunteers led the outreach, handing out information and engaging with passersby. This eye-catching demonstration was the largest in Mercy For Animals’ history. Activists […]
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