Stoney the elephant dies in Las Vegas
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The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has made moves to investigate the situation of Stoney the elephant who was euthanized in a shed behind the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, NA. PAWS has filed a case against the US Dept. of Agriculture for elephants in peril.
Publication Name: The Animals' Agenda
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0892-8819
Year: 1995
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USDA expands licensing of breeders
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The US Department of Agriculture has been ordered by a court to include home-based dog breeders in the licensing requirements under the Animal Welfare Act. Approximately 40% of such commercial breeders are currently unlicensed.
Publication Name: The Animals' Agenda
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0892-8819
Year: 2001
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USDA surrenders on organic standards
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The US Department of Agriculture has revealed revised proposals for national organic food standards and labels, incorporating almost all the recommendations made by the National Organic Standards Board.
Publication Name: The Animals' Agenda
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0892-8819
Year: 2000
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