Influenza is scientists' top pick for humanity's next killer plague. Up to 60 million Americans come down with the flu every year. The next pandemic virus may be manufactured in the filthy conditions common in factory farms, where chickens are packed together by the tens or hundreds of thousands in utter filth, allowing viruses to spread rapidly from bird to bird and mutate into very dangerous strains.
A Virus of Our Own Hatching
The HSUS's Dr. Michael Greger literally wrote the book on this virus. As Virology Journal said, "Greger’s superb story-telling ability makes every page of the book interesting and fascinating for both specialist and layperson." Buy it here.
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October 26, 2009
Article Points to Human and Animal Welfare Costs of Long-Distance Farm Animal Transport
A chapter in the upcoming book Handbook of Disease Outbreaks: Prevention, Detection and Control implicates the long-distance transport of farm animals in the spread of human and animal diseases. Dr. Michael Greger, director of public health and animal agriculture for The HSUS, co-authored the chapter.
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August 8, 2008
The HSUS and HSLF Applaud NY Bill to Protect Human and Animal Welfare
The HSUS and HSLF commend New York Gov. Paterson for signing legislation to protect public health and animal welfare by regulating the slaughter of birds and other animals at live poultry markets.
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February 18, 2010
Wal-Mart: Private Label Eggs All Cage-Free
Wal-Mart's private label eggs are cage-free, prompting The HSUS to withdraw a shareholder resolution calling on the company to disclose its progress moving toward cage-free eggs.
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December 29, 2009
2009: A Banner Year for Animals
The HSUS reflects on some major achievements for animal protection in 2009. Countless animals have been rescued from harm, spared from suffering and guaranteed basic standards of humane treatment.
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December 16, 2009
The HSUS Recognizes Top 12 State Legislative Achievements in Animal Protection
The HSUS celebrates the top 12 state legislative achievements in animal protection in 2009.
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December 14, 2009
Encouraging News from IHOP
IHOP agreed to begin testing the use of cage-free eggs