Animal Welfare
Lawsuit over Endangered Species Act follows outrage at wolf torture photo
A lawsuit over a federal agency's decision not to boost wolf protections in New Mexico and other western states has been filed, days after video …
A California regulation with big Midwest consequences
Family farm advocates in Missouri are concerned a regulation on the other side of the country could have unintended effects on rural Missourians…
Wildlife disease measure could benefit IA ag industry
Wildlife advocates are asking Congress to pass bill that would help states track diseases killing wildlife across the country. In Iowa, the measure …
Poll: Voters in NM, other Western states consistently support conservation
A new poll showed New Mexico voters expressed a deep affection for lands, water and wildlife and want policies offering greater protections. The 14…
Proposed IN law would bar cities from banning pet-store puppy sales
Some Hoosiers want Indiana lawmakers to rethink proposed legislation that would usurp existing local laws that prohibit retailers from selling puppies…
Horses could hold key to treating injury-related arthritis
Researchers at Colorado State University are making headway in identifying how osteoarthritis progresses in horses, and their findings could one day …
MI study aims to minimize bird mortality from window strikes
Spring brings about migration season for birds, but home and workplace windows can often prevent them from getting to their final destination…
IN researchers hope canine cancer study could help humans
Pets are often considered beloved family members, and like any loved one, their health is a priority. Research from Purdue University has found a …
Bobcat scat shows promise for containing chronic wasting disease
Bobcats and other carnivores can remove over 95% of chronic wasting disease - or CWD - prions from infected meat, according to early findings by …
CA farm animal cruelty law takes full effect
Pork sold in California will now have to comply with Proposition 12. The law bans some types of extreme confinement of farm animals, specifically …
Pollution concerns prompt OR county to limit large-scale farms
An Oregon county has enacted new restrictions on large-scale agriculture operations. Linn County commissioners approved a one-mile setback rule from …
Colorado begins program to reintroduce gray wolves in native range
It's been 50 years since Congress passed the Endangered Species Act, which is credited with helping wolves rebound from near-total extinction in …