What do the videos we uncovered of torture experiments tell us about the current avian flu epidemic?
"It took around 91 minutes for the birds to die using the standard ventilation shutdown method and 53 minutes when heat was added, 11.5 minutes when carbon dioxide was added, and nine minutes when both heat and carbon dioxide were added," writes Kenny Torella for Vox.
Animal Outlook’s recent expose featured in Kenny Torella's recent article where he explains the current avian flu outbreak devastating the U.S. and focuses on how some farms are using ventilation shutdown (VSD) and ventilation shutdown plus (VSD+) to kill birds who've been exposed to the virus.
"With this recent news confirming avian influenza crossover to humans, we can no longer ignore the uncomfortable truth the industry has been unwilling to take accountability for: the basic business model of the poultry industry is to blame for manufacturing these viruses," said our Executive Director Cheryl Leahy to Business Insider.
Read more about the first human case of H5N1 and the barbaric practice of VSD that many farms are using to kill infected flocks from Business Insider.
Five Tips For Traveling Vegans
With Covid restrictions loosening up, a lot of us are traveling again after nearly two years on hiatus. So, maybe our gadabout practices — from packing to planning — are a little rusty. And whether you’re new to the vegan scene (like our most recent VegWeek first-time pledgers!) or a seasoned vegan, perhaps we’re feeling a little stressed at the thought of how we’ll keep up our vegan ways when we’re away from our home kitchen and neighborhood go-to’s. On my recent trip to Greece, I was reminded that it’s actually pretty easy (and fun!), even when traveling internationally, using these simple tips: Read more.
Five Reasons Fish Are Smarter Than You Think
When it comes to animals who people consider warm and fuzzy, fish are typically overlooked. Given their cold-blooded biology and underwater residence, it can be more difficult to relate to them than their mammalian counterparts.
Fish, however, are more complex than they may appear, and the evidence suggests that they’re widely underestimated. Scientists are just beginning to understand these incredible creatures, and with that in mind, here are a few reasons fish are smarter than you think.
Thank You to Everyone Who Took the VegPledge!
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