Animal Law News
New farmer advisory panel for New Zealand Animal Evaluation
New Zealand Animal Evaluation (NZAEL), a subsidiary of DairyNZ, has established a new farmer advisory panel to provide practical, farmer based feedback on animal evaluation research, development, and communication.
Researchers Have Reorganised an Animal's Brain to Act Like Another Species' Brain
Species that share similar kinds of brain anatomy have been caught using different neural circuits to perform identical behaviours, and it challenges a basic assumption on the relationship between behaviour and neurology.
Is the curtain falling on America's circus animals?
Here are the Best Liars in the Animal Kingdom
The protections afforded to animals through the law are driven by a number of factors. Among the reasons that one species will benefit from greater protections than another, is the degree in which the public can relate to the experience of the animal. The "they are like us" factor. The likeness between people and animals includes not only the ability to experience pain or distress, but also character traits - including the ability to lie.
Trump dumps Paris climate deal: reaction
Regulatory controls and responsible use of animal medicines
Healthy animals are the first step in producing quality food, however, when it comes to meat, eggs and dairy produce, a recent study has shown that consumers are often unaware of the strict regulatory safeguards associated with animal medicines that operate effectively behind the scenes, not only to protect the health and welfare of animals, but also to ensure their own health is protected.
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New rules regarding how you can use law's "sentient" animals [ONLINE SEMINAR]
Here’s how law’s sentient animal will change everything - again
Location This is an ONLINE seminar so all you need to attend is either your computer and an internet connection
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Principles of "justice" in animal law. Seminar, 17 November 2017 (Melbourne, Australia)
How to apply the principles of justice to animal law
RSPCA Prosecutions 2016
The RSPCA (England) is a recognised leader amongst animal protection organisations. It promotes itself as the oldest welfare charity in the world.