Producers of farm animals like hogs, cattle and poultry fear that a ban on slaughtering horses for meat will lead to a similar action against pork, beef and chicken. David Martosko, director of research for the Center for Consumer Freedom, told a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee's subcommittee on livestock, dairy and poultry that the Humane Society and other "radical vegan" groups want a ban on all animal meat-eating. Amanda Christensen of Perry, a horse owner, trainer and...

Swine gone wild Sightings of Russian boars raise concerns over disease, damage By Jim Totten DAILY PRESS & ARGUS Livingston County's bucolic scenery could soon be uprooted by large, hairy, black wild pigs known for being aggressive and willing to eat anything. Swine gone wild Sightings of Russian boars raise concerns over disease, damage By Jim Totten DAILY PRESS & ARGUS Livingston County's bucolic scenery could soon be uprooted by large, hairy, black wild pigs known for being aggressive...

In view of the reported avian influenza outbreaks in Pakistan, the Northwestern states bordering Pakistan were immediately alerted to intensify vigilance in the bordering areas. They will especially check informal/illegal trade of restricted livestock and livestock products; intensify animal disease surveillance, especially of poultry and in areas visited by migratory birds; assess and activate preparedness to handle control operations in the event of any outbreak of the disease into the...

It includes all the breakfast foods, a carving station with roast pork, ham and roast beef, a pasta station and desserts. Brunch specials include an all-natural apricot-glazed ham, crme brulee French toast with a sugar glaze and Vermont maple syrup and a Citron Frittata with all-natural eggs. Chef Sai Viswanath has planned traditional cold and carving stations featuring smoked fish, spice-cured salmon as well as a carving of glazed baked ham. If a restaurant meal is what you desire come...

Valdez, 51, worked on a disassembly line, gutting hogs and flinging chunks of fat over her shoulders into vats behind her. Smithfield said in its letters that Valdez's claim was denied because its compensation plan doesn't cover carpal tunnel cases. Company officials told her to return to work, she said, and later wouldn't accept an outside doctor's report that she needed to be given light duty. Fearful she would lose a finger re-hooking it, she wedged herself underneath the hog. After...

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