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  • September 6, 2011

    Global Pandemic the Subject of New Thriller "Contagion"

    In the film “Contagion,” opening in theaters September 9, a global pandemic is born when humans come into contact with an infected, slaughtered pig. Michael Greger, M.D., HSUS director of public health and animal agriculture, says there’s as much potential fact as fiction in the scenario, but his focus is on how, and where, such a virus is likely to be born.

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    Related Cruel Confinement of Farm Animals , Swine Flu , Avian Influenza

  • October 26, 2009

    Article Points to Human and Animal Welfare Costs of Long-Distance Farm Animal Transport

    The Humane Society of the United States

    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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    Related Cruel Slaughter Practices , Avian Influenza , Cruel Confinement of Farm Animals

  • August 8, 2008

    The HSUS and HSLF Applaud NY Bill to Protect Human and Animal Welfare

    The Humane Society of the United States

    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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    Related Avian Influenza , Cruel Slaughter Practices

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