ANIMAL ISSUES:
RESEARCH TOPICS
“THE GREATNESS OF A NATION AND ITS
MORAL PROGRESS CAN BE JUDGED BY THE
WAY ITS ANIMALS ARE TREATED."
-- MAHATMA GANDHI
Research Topics, Skills, and More ~ 2013
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Animal Testing & Experimentation *Vivisection* & Alternatives
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Animals Used for Entertainment
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Animals Used for Food *Factory Farming*
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Animals Used for Vanity Purposes
You will choose ONE for a research skills project &
complete an approval form in February!
ANIMAL ISSUES: TOPIC 1
ANIMAL TESTING
Ask the experimenters why they experiment on
animals, and the answer is: "Because the animals
are like us." Ask the experimenters why it is
morally okay to experiment on animals, and the
answer is: "Because the animals are not like
us." Animal experimentation rests on a logical
contradiction. ~Charles R. Magel
Dog Animal Experimentation Picture
There is nothing wrong with this dog which has been taken
from a dog pound, but it is the victim of major experimental
surgery in an animal research testing laboratory. To help
human beings and stop cruelty to animals, support humane
medical research not involving animal tests.
© Brian Gunn /IAAPEA
Vivisection (from Latin vivus, meaning "alive", and sectio,
meaning "cutting") is defined as surgery conducted for
experimental purposes on a living organism, typically
animals with a central nervous system, to view living internal
structure. The term is sometimes more broadly defined as
any experimentation on live animals (see animal
testing.)[1][2][3] The term is often used by organizations
opposed to animal experimentation[4] but is rarely used by
practicing scientists.[2][5] Human vivisection has been
perpetrated as a form of torture.
Types of Product Testing
photos by Brian Gunn of IAAPEA
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LD 50 Toxicity Test On Animals
http://stoptestinghouseholdproductsonanimals.com/info/ld50test
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Draize Eye Irritancy Test
http://stoptestinghouseholdproductsonanimals.com/info/draizetest
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Cosmetic Animal Testing Experiments Pictures
(Acute Toxicity, Skin Corrosivity/Irritation, &Skin Sensitization Tests)
http://www.cosmeticanimaltestingpictures.com/
Types of Psychological Tests
- photos by Brian Gunn of IAAPEA
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PSYCHOLOGICAL & BEHAVIOURAL ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS AND
RESEARCH TESTING
http://www.iaapea.com/psychological_experiments.php
Deliberately Induced Stress - Animal Experiments
A. Social Isolation
B. Physiological and Biochemical Effects of Fear and Stress C. Aggression
 Some methods used include Food Deprivation,
Social Isolation, & Electric Shocks
 Studies on Brain Damage
 Studies on Drugs
 Another Category: Farm Animal Behavior –
Experiments and Research
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Medical Testing Types
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Fundamental Research – Greatest # of Animals Used Exs.
- brain memory, toxic substances, how animals react to new
active ingredients and therapies.
Biomedical Research – 2nd Largest Area
Devoted to the study & prevention of disease & the genetic
& environmental factors related to disease & health
Genetic Engineering – Greatest Growth in this area
Exs. – Many animals are given diseases on purpose, such as
cancer, Alzheimer’s, & Parkinson’s. Side effects include
tumors, brain defects, limb & skull deformities, infertility,
arthritis, diabetes, etc.
Other Types of Tests
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- photos by Brian Gunn of IAAPEA
Education & Training
Stop Primate Animal Testing
Experimentation
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http://www.stopprimateanimaltesting.com/
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Warfare Animal Experiments (Military & Space)
http://www.iaapea.com/warfare.php
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Foods & Food Ingredients/Preservatives before human and
animal consumption
Other Types: Percutaneous Absorption Tests, Mutagenicity Tests, and
more…
Where do the animals used in animal
testing come from?
PeTA website explanation:
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-forexperimentation/how-animals-end-up-in-labs.aspx
 Pound Seizure Laws
http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/animals_la
boratories/pets_experiments/map_pound_seizure_law
s.pdf
 Info & Video about Monkeys used in Labs
https://secure.peta.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&pa
ge=UserAction&id=3888
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Pound Seizure Laws - Map
Ratio of Animals Used in Testing &
Experimentation – Pie Chart
Some Alternatives to Animal Testing
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An embryonic stem cell test, using mouse-derived cells to assess potential
toxicity to developing embryos, has been validated as a partial replacement
for birth-defect testing in rats and rabbits.(9)
The 3T3 Neutral Red Uptake Phototoxicity Test uses cells grown in culture to
assess the potential for sunlight-induced (“photo”) irritation to the skin.
Human skin model tests are now in use, including the validated EpiDerm™
test, which has been accepted almost universally as a total replacement for
skin corrosion studies in rabbits.(10)
The use of human skin leftover from surgical procedures or donated cadavers
can be used to measure the rate at which a chemical is able to penetrate the
skin.
Microdosing can provide information on the safety of an experimental drug
and how it is metabolized in the body by administering an extremely small
one-time dose that is well below the threshold necessary for any potential
pharmacologic effect to take place.
SOURCE: PeTA http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-forexperimentation/alternatives-testing-without-torture.aspx
More About Alternatives
Website: The Humane Society of the US
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/cosmetic_testing/facts/alternatives_animal_tests.html
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Article 1: “Alternatives to animal testing gaining ground” Baltimore Sun, 2010
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-08-26/health/bs-hs-animal-testing-20100826_1_animaltesting-animal-welfare-act-researchers
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Article 2:“Straight Talk about Alternatives” By Sue Leary in AV Magazine
http://www.aavs.org/atf/cf/%7B8989C292-EF46-4EEC-94D843EAA9D98B7B%7D/summer2005.pdf
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Article 3: Animal Research: Why We Need Alternatives
http://chronicle.com/article/Animal-Research-Why-We-Need/125240/
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Article 4: New product tests spare the animals
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/oct/10/health/la-he-animal-testing-20110718
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Article 5: Animal Testing May Be Overtaken By "Organ-on-a-Chip“
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/252666.php
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Article 6: Technology Aims to Replace Animal Testing
http://www.usnews.com/science/articles/2010/01/14/technology-aims-to-replace-animaltesting
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Animal Testing/Experimentation - VIDEOS
PeTA – Basic Information
http://www.peta.org/tv/videos/animal-experimentation/default.aspx
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“Unnecessary Fuss” – Univ. of Pennsylvania (Parts 1 & 2)
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This 1984 video was created from several hours of footage taken by vivisectors at the University of Pennsylvania. This vivisection lab was set up and funded
by U.S. taxpayer dollars to intentionally inflict severe head injury, and ultimately death, to primates. This type of vicious "research" continues in labs all
over the world, torturing many different species of animals, for no other reason than to land lucrative grants and subsidies in the tens of thousands or
millions of dollars. Vivisection (experimentation on animals) serves absolutely no purpose. Vivisectors are deep in denial and steeped in the antiquated
propaganda of such barbaric and ineffective methods. The vacuous victimization of these helpless animals is sickening, and those who engage in it
contribute nothing but shame and perversion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1nK5aAE99o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cx6cf6Nl_k
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Drug Testing on Beagles – PeTA Undercover Footage
For six months, a PETA undercover investigator worked in an Ohio lab where beagles were force-fed Oxycontin, a drug that had already been tested on
animals and had been on the market in the U.S. for decades. The tests were conducted ostensibly to satisfy Japanese regulatory requirements. This
case led to PETA's involvement in the International Conference on Harmonization, which works to streamline regulatory requirements for drug testing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9Eu3VTjuyo
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Huffington Post Videos & Photos
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/03/crazy-animal-experiments_n_1182166.html
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Is Animal Testing Justified? TV program discussing the topic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD51eAOPSKc
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Fighting Animal Testing – Background Information -- Attempted ban in Europe 1993; India wants to
ban NOW
http://www.ethicalocean.com/content/animal-testing-cosmetics-2012-video
More Videos
Documentary by Last Chance for Animals
“Dealing Dogs” clip
http://vimeo.com/37690170
Cons
Animal Testing 1, 2, 3
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E3lxIacTwg&list=PLV2RDOhiGtcQhXB5hXIOfwnPwxqkIHwiT
Starter *
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTPvow3E_VE
Animal Treatment in Testing - Con
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt4CGn7lRoM
Cat “double trouble” medical tests
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTaS7Z3z4e0&list=PLV2RDOhiGtcQhXB5hXIOfwnPwxqkIHwiT
Lab Truths: Wickham in UK
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSzh9_bmo4
US Military video *
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKb1pcZ_MWA&list=PLV2RDOhiGtcQhXB5hXIOfwnPwxqkIHwiT
Cosmetics Testing
Ricky Gervais
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYW-ZrOsZIE
Body Shop – Dancing Bunnies! (Just for Fun)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHuwrvrO0pY
Even More Videos
Pros
Lab Tour w/ expert *
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGy1QHPyvtM
Lecture “Why We Use Animals in Scientific Research”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JftURPWzvY
Use of Dogs for Medical Research
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzjA2aWZ7CA
Both Sides
UCLA Labs Controversy *
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0QXUHeGeOc
Alternatives 21st Century Alternatives *
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOKWFPCUcDk
“Is Animal Testing Justified?” Debate on TV program
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD51eAOPSKc
NOTOX – 2011 Study to Dev Alt Testing Methods to Replace Animal Testing (Toxicity)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOZUiPVXsdg
GENETIC ENGINEERING – GMOs & Genetic Experiments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBDG3-bXcxQ
Animal Testing/Experimentation
INFORMATIONAL WEBSITES
PRO TEST – “Stand up for Science”
Pros & Cons http://animal-testing.procon.org/#did_you_know
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http://www.pro-test.org.uk/
International Association Against Painful Experiments on Animals (IAAPEA)
http://www.iaapea.com/aep.php
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American Anti-Vivisection Society
http://www.aavs.org/site/c.bkLTKfOSLhK6E/b.6457299/k.82D0/Types_of_Animal_Testing.htm
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Northwest Animal Rights Network Blog – contains various topics
http://narn.org/blog/?s=animal+testing
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PeTA Fact Sheet
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-experimentation/animals-used-for-experimentation-factsheets.aspx
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PeTA Information about Military’s Animal Testing
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-experimentation/us-military-animal-testing.aspx
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Goats used in military training
http://prime.peta.org/2012/04/goats
Info for kids from PeTA
http://www.petakids.com/homework_help.asp3
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More Information on Animal Testing – VeganPeace.com
http://www.veganpeace.com/animal_cruelty/animal_testing.htm
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Alternatives
http://www.aavs.org/site/c.bkLTKfOSLhK6E/b.6353579/k.2B2E/Working_to_end_the_use_of_animals_in_science.htm
CHAPTER FROM A BOOK ON TOPIC – VERY COMPREHENSIVE
http://www.animalmosaic.org/Images/Animal%20Experimentation_English_tcm46-28239.pdf
Animal Testing/Experimentation –
Articles
Safer Methods
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jul/12/animal-testing-safer-methods
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The Truth about Animal Testing
http://www.newstatesman.com/blogs/business/2012/07/truth-about-animal-testing
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How Much Does Animal Testing Tell Us? TIME
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1815241,00.html
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First Word (AV magazine) Summer 2005 – various articles
http://www.aavs.org/atf/cf/%7B8989c292-ef46-4eec-94d8-43eaa9d98b7b%7D/summer2002.pdf
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Animal testing is the beauty industry’s well-kept ugly secret
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/wendy-higgins-animal-testing-is-the-beauty-industrys-wellkept-uglysecret-7987460.html
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VARIOUS ARTICLES ABOUT ANIMAL TESTING – Take your time & LOOK!!! 
http://www.examiner.com/topic/animal-testing
http://esciencenews.com/dictionary/animal.testing
http://www.aboutanimaltesting.co.uk/
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Testing on animals leads to important medical breakthroughs
http://northernstar.info/opinion/columnists/article_94ffd440-60af-11e0-ac68-001a4bcf6878.html
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Articles Available in HS subscribed
database
LIST OF ARTICLES ON ANIMAL TESTING FOUND IN
STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER:
 ANIMAL RESEARCH A DISCUSSION OF ETHICS
 BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH USING CHIMPS CURTAILED
ORGANIZATIONS
Last Chance for Animals http://www.lcanimal.org/
 Cruelty Free International
http://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/
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International Association Against Painful Experiments on Animals
(IAAPEA)
http://www.iaapea.com/aep.php
 American Anti-Vivisection Society
http://www.aavs.org/site/c.bkLTKfOSLhK6E/b.6457299/k.82D0/Typ
es_of_Animal_Testing.htm
 PETA
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-experimentation/
 Humane Society
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/biomedical_research/help_anim
als_research.html
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QUOTES
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As Sir Paul McCartney said in an interview with
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA):
"Sometimes people place too much faith in
people in white lab coats and assume that there's a
need for animal testing just because it has been
going on for so long. I believe this to be a holdover
from the dark age of medical science, and more
enlightened scientists nowadays believe they can
get more reliable results with more modern
methods."
Companies that Do/Don’t Test Lists
Companies that don't test on animals
http://www.mediapeta.com/peta/PDF/companiesdonttest.pdf
Companies that DO test on animals
http://www.mediapeta.com/peta/PDF/companiesdotest.pdf
Cosmetic products not tested on animals
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/stories/cosmetic-products-not-tested-onanimals
PSA for Cruelty Free Products – “Bright Eyes”
http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/against-animal-cruelty/videos/32085103/title/animal-testing-3d-tvcommercial-bright-eyes
Proctor & Gamble haults animal testing for 80% of its
products
http://articles.latimes.com/1999/jul/01/business/fi-51964
ARE YOUR FAVOURITE COSMETICS CRUELTY-FREE?
NON-APPROVED COMPANIES
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L'Occitane
Yves Rocher
Caudalie
Mary Kay
Avon
Estee Lauder
Revlon
Garnier
L'Oreal
Chanel
• Johnson & Johnson
• Cover Girl
• Clinique
• Christian Dior
• Givenchy Yves
• Saint Laurent
• Lancome
• Virgin Vie
• Yardley
• Proctor & Gamble
LEAPING BUNNY APPROVED
 Paul Mitchell
 Urban Decay
 Sainbury's
 Marks & Spencer
 Liz Earle
 Faith In Nature
 The Co-operative
 Burt's Bees & gud
 Dermalogica
 Bull Dog
 Organix
 The Body Shop
 JASON
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2181468/Big-beauty-brands-droppingcruelty-free-animal-testing-policies-sell-products-China.html#ixzz2HxqOsbJz
TRESemme’s Policy on Animal Testing
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What is your policy on animal testing?
Animal testing is a contentious issue, and there are strong and diverse opinions on the need for animal
testing to underpin the development of new consumer products, particularly cosmetics. Unilever is required to
provide animal data to comply with the safety regulations in place in different countries across the world.
Where we are legally obliged to commission animal studies, we ensure that the minimum numbers of animals
are used.
Unilever is committed to the elimination of animal testing for its business, and is at the forefront of research
into non-animal approaches for assessing consumer safety. Currently, a very small amount of animal testing
is still necessary to deliver innovative products that provide consumer benefits and are market competitive.
At Unilever, using non-animal approaches is the norm. Most of our products reach consumers without testing
any of their ingredients on animals. We do not test our actual products on animals (any testing is undertaken
on individual ingredients), and we do not undertake animal testing in our own laboratories (any studies are
conducted by third party laboratories). A few countries still undertake product testing in their government
laboratories. We are working with the local authorities to ensure the implementation of non-animal methods.
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For more information, please visit www.Unilever.com/sustainability
SOURCE: http://www.tresemme.com/faq/
What Other Companies Have to Say…
Avon
http://avoncompany.com/corporatecitizenship/corporateresponsibility/resourc
ecenter/policies_and_procedures/pdf/PETA%20Avon%20QA%20rev%20
08-07-2012.pdf#search=%22animal%20testing%22
 Paul Mitchell
http://www.paulmitchell.com/enus/OurStory/CaringForOurPlanet/Pages/Home.aspx
 Burt’s Bees
Q. Do you test on animals and do your products contain animal-derived
ingredients?
A. Burt's Bees does NOT conduct product or ingredient tests of any kind on
animals. A few of our products contain ingredients derived from animals
such as beeswax, royal jelly, milk and carmine.
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What Can You Do?
Buy Products from Companies that Don’t Test on Animals
 Do not give to Charities & Organizations that Rely on Animal Models
& Testing alone
 Create awareness and become more educated
 Donate to Companies that prefer Alternatives for Results and
Institutes of Higher Education working towards developing such
Alternatives
 Adopt an animal that was once used in Testing/Experiments
(Ex.) Beagle Freedom Project
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmdnUl9oZnA
 Sign petitions against Animal Testing & Experimentation
 Write your lawmakers about the Harsh Realities of Animal
Testing/Experimentation to further protect animals in the US
 Pursue a career in Animal Testing Alternatives
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ANIMAL ISSUES: TOPIC 2
ANIMALS USED FOR
ENTERTAINMENT
Wild animals never kill for sport. Man is the only one
to whom the torture and death of his fellow creatures
is amusing in itself.
JAMES ANTHONY FROUDE, Oceana
What experiences have you had with animals used for
entertainment?
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What might humans GAIN from animals being used for
entertainment?
3.
How many different types of animal “entertainment” venues
can you name?
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 What might be cruel about the involvement of animals in the
entertainment industry?
 Would you support or attend these “shows” after learning
about abuse?
 What kind of information would stop you?
1.
PHOTOS – Here’s what you see
during the “show”…
PHOTOS – Here’s what you SHOULD see
BEFORE & AFTER the show…
Animals Used in Entertainment – Venues
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Circuses
Zoos, Pseudo-Sanctuaries, Roadside Zoos, Wildlife Parks, &
Aquariums
Animal Actors in movies, TV, advertisements, & music videos
Horse-Drawn Carriages
Exhibit Animals & “photo opp” animals
Exotic Animals as “pets”
Horse & Dog Racing
Sports (such as dog fighting, bull fighting, cock fighting, rodeos, dog
sled racing, hunting)
Fairs, Games, & Rides (pony rides, donkey basketball, animals as
prizes, racing or diving pigs, greased-pig contests, racing pigs, etc.)
Marine Parks (ex. – Sea World)
Mascots for Colleges & Companies
Animals Used in Entertainment –
VIDEOS – Con
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To Animals, It’s Not Entertainment – PeTA - General Overview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2LZ6rw1e7g
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Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) – Various videos/topics
http://aldf.org/tag/animals-in-entertainment/
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Animal Defenders International (ADI) – Various videos/topics *SAVE TILLY and TAI & ROSEY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuWTGfSybcw&list=PL8816EFB830EF16AC
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Born Free USA – Keep Wildlife in the Wild
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=razslcFVDEA
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Have Trunk, Will Travel – Elephant Abuse in Circus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50wBdPhBQGo
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Ringling Beats Animals.com
http://www.ringlingbeatsanimals.com/default.asp
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Circus Life: Behind the Scenes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y6WKI8eKI4
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Ringling Baby Elephant Trainer Tells All
http://www.ringlingbeatsanimals.com/about-whistleblower.asp
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Misery Isn’t Magic (ADI) big cats in traveling circus appeared in Las Vegas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwR8G5LdHSY&list=PL8816EFB830EF16AC
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Zoo Cruelty
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Pig Diving!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8d1AQ1i9O8
Animals Used in Entertainment –
VIDEOS - Con
News Clip about Tikilium trainer’s death with debate (Jane Velez Mitchell vs. Jack
Hanna)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNHwSmh7nYw
 Larry King “Animals Kept for ‘Abusement’” with Rick O’Barry vs. Jack Hanna
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV2IV6ga_PI
 “Blackfish” on CNN teaser *
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2odC-K8ga2M
 “Blackfish” official trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OEjYquyjcg
 “The Cove” Documentary teaser ~ Rick O’Barry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KRD8e20fBo
 Marius the Giraffe – killed in European Zoo (Feb. 2014)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs7GNl8Pe9o
 Horse Drawn Carriages Banned in NYC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPfhhY-iJt4
 Congress Debate on Horse Racing safety/regulations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq1jVEeGwKg
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Animals Used in Entertainment –
VIDEOS - Con
DOGFIGHTING * Warning: some are graphic
 Out of the Pit – Documentary filmed in Chicago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UozSY6TNgKo
 Underground Dogfighting – National Geographic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQwmnMgLGts
 Michael Vick’s Dogs – National Geographic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIkfYzJaWNw
 Michael Vick’s Interview on “60 Minutes”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDM4aTdPiY
More Dogfighting Info.
Informational Website *from The Humane Society of the United States & ASPC
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Dog Fighting Fact Sheet
Qs for Dogfighting FAQ. Original Website
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Article on Dogfighting in SW PA
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Knock Out Dogfighting Website w/ Videos http://www.knockoutdogfighting.org/
Can Fighting Dogs Be Successfully Rehabilitated?
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Article in TIME Magazine
TIME Magazine Photo Gallery: Abused No More
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Fighting Dog Success Stories/Photos
Report Dogfighting Website: www.helpstopdogfighting.com
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HelpStopDogfighting.com
Dog Fighting Info from Animal Legal & Historical Center
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What is Dog Fighting?
Quick Summary of Dog Fighting Laws
Michael Vick Case File from Animal Legal Defense Fund
http://aldf.org/resources/laws-cases/animal-fighting-case-study-michael-vick/
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
Articles about Michael Vick *from The New York Times
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Article #1: ..."Charges filed against ...Vick"
Article #2 "Vick receives 23 months..."
Article #3: "...Confessions of a disgraced dogfighter“
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Articles about Dogfighting App:
"Dog Wars“
Article #1: "Dogfighting app even
outrageous to Vick....“
VIDEOs ABOUT MICHAEL VICK
Article #2: "Controversial
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Vick Recalls Watching First Dog Fight
Michael Vick's PSA
dogfighting app back..."
Parody of Michael Vick's PSA
Article #3: "...App glorifies
CBS Vick's Dogs
Michael Vick 60 Mins Interview
dogfighting...“
Project Adoption Success Stories
"All or Nothing" Michael Vick Pit Bull Rescue Part 1
VIDEOs ABOUT THE APP:
"All or Nothing" Michael Vick Pit Bull Rescue Part 2
Video #1 Video 2 Video 3
Articles about DMX dog fighting charges
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Article #1: "DMX charged with dogfighting..."
Article #2: "Rapper DMX held on cruelty...charges"
DMX article short.docx
VIDEOs ABOUT DMX
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Video #1: DMX interview
Video #2: "Lord Give Me a Sign"
PSA Featuring Sarah McLaughlin & DMX
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PSA Featuring Sarah McLaughlin & DMX
Michael Vick political cartoons
Animals Used in Entertainment – VIDEOS –
Both Sides of the Debate
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Crossfire (Debate about animals in captivity - 3 part series) Tim Zimmerman vs. Grey
Stafford ~ very interesting!
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MbgLBoPGjA
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAgAwQKsUlY
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8SYKZ6-koo
Other Venues
RODEOS
 Debate over Olympic Rodeo (pros/cons) Showing
Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK – organization)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z3asFbmKiU
ZOOS – Pro video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT_HgcbINf4
Animals Used in Entertainment –
Websites/ORGANIZATIONS
GENERAL TOPICS
Animal Equality: Activism for Animal Rights
http://www.animalequality.net/entertainment

Web Site featuring the Top 10 Animals used for Entertainment
http://artsonearth.com/tag/10-animals-being-used-for-human-entertainment

Book: “Bleating Hearts: The Hidden World of Animal Suffering” on ALDF
http://aldf.org/blog/bleating-hearts-the-hidden-world-of-animal-suffering/

Documentary “The Ghosts in Our Machine” about Animals Used for Entertainment
http://aldf.org/blog/the-ghosts-in-our-machine-a-film-by-liz-marshall/
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
PeTA
http://www.peta.org/issues/Animals-In-Entertainment
http://www.petakids.com/homework_help.asp
http://www.peta.org/issues/Animals-In-Entertainment/default.aspx
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-in-entertainment/default2.aspx

Animal Liberation Front – Warning: contains extremist views & only viewable at home * This organization’s
actions are not being condoned here.
http://www.animalliberationfront.com/Practical/Entertainment/entertainment-index.htm
Animals Used in Entertainment
MORE SPECIFIC WEBSITES/ORGANIZATIONS
CIRCUSES
Born Free USA
http://www.bornfreeusa.org/a1_entertainment.php
http://www.bornfreeusa.org/facts.php?more=1&p=433
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Ringling Beats Animals
http://www.ringlingbeatsanimals.com/


Animal Circuses.com – excellent info.!
http://www.animalcircuses.com/

Break the Chain – Campaign to end circus animal abuse
http://breakthechainus.com/

PAWS.org – Info. about circus cruelty
http://www.paws.org/circus-cruelty.html
ZOOS

Pros & Cons of Zoos
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-zoos.html
http://animalrights.about.com/od/animalsinentertainment/a/Arguments-For-And-Against-Zoos.htm

Save Zoo Elephants
http://www.savezooelephants.com/
Cartoons…sad but true!
Animals Used in Entertainment - Articles
Animals in Entertainment
http://www.dawnwatch.com/entertainment.htm

“Cruel and Usual” from US News & World Report
http://www.dawnwatch.com/Cruel_and_Usual.htm

Why Wild Animals and Hollywood Don’t Mix TIME
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2103595,00.html

“Luck” raises stakes on animals’ use
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/17/entertainment/la-et-0317-horse-safety-20120317

Huffington Post articles about Animals in Entertainment
http://search.huffingtonpost.com/search?q=animals+used+in+entertainment&s_it=header_form_
v1
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NY Times articles
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/should-circus-elephants-be-banned/
http://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/01/nyregion/animal-rights-groups-protest-circus-visit.html
Data about Horse Drawn Carriage Mishaps, Accidents, Abuse
http://www.peta2.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Horse-Drawn-Carriage-Factsheet.pdf

Animals Used in Entertainment - Articles
Animals in Entertainment - By the Animal Protection Institute (API)
https://www.wildlife-rescue.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=65

“The Sanctuary” 60 Minutes story about circus elephants
http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/stories/634126/the-sanctuary

Born Free USA – various articles
http://www.bornfreeusa.org/articles.php?cat=18

Animals & Us – unlimited info. & articles!
http://www.animalsandus.org.nz/animals_on_show.html

Britannica Encyclopedia Blog
http://www.britannica.com/blogs/2007/11/circus-animals-abused-and-dangerous/

BOOKS
Slideshow about “The Lost Dogs” – book written about Michael Vick’s dogfighting ring
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-gorant/the-lost-dogs-michaelvick_b_716468.html#s139760title=Andrew_And_Hector

“We Animals” book exposes animals in captivity w/ photos & stories
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/18/we-animals-book-photos_n_4617033.html?ir=Books&ref=topbar
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CRUELTY IN FILM & TV & Ads

“The Hobbit”
http://www.peta.org/features/the-hobbit-unexpected-cruelty.aspx
HBO’s “Luck”
http://www.peta.org/mediacenter/news-releases/-Luck--Whistleblower-Releases-Damning-New-Evidence-ofHorses-Drugged--Mistreated-on-Set.aspx

“The Life of Pi” ~ Article: Hollywood Reporter

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ang-lee-life-pi-tiger-660692

Animals Used in Advertising
http://www.ad-international.org/animals_in_entertainment/go.php?id=2850&ssi=7

American Humane Association – organization that ensures animal safety in film, tv, ads, & music videos
http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/programs/no-animals-were-harmed/

“Code of Practice” Used to Protect Animals in Film, TV, etc.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/animal-welfare/codes/film-theatre/code
What Can You Do?
Boycott venues where animals are used for entertainment,
including movies
 Learn about the ANIMAL BILL OF RIGHTS here & then sign the
petition!
http://org2.salsalabs.com/o/5154/p/dia/action/public/?action_K
EY=5078?3e3ea140
 Sign petitions to stop the cruelty animals suffer when used for
entertainment.
HERE IS A LINK FOR PETITIONS TO SIGN FOR VARIOUS ANIMAL
TOPICS ON ALDF: http://aldf.org/cases-campaigns/petitions/
 Join a local peaceful protest to create awareness -- ex. Barnum

& Bailey’s Circus Protest in Pittsburgh each year

Donate to organizations/sanctuaries that protect/save these
animals.
What Can You Do? 2
Become educated!
 There are many documentaries about this topic – watch
them!
 There are many books, websites & articles – Read them!
Be Responsible – research venues and how they treat their
animals before you financially support them by paying
admission fees
 Contact animal cruelty organizations if you witness
animal abuse in any form – SPEAK UP FOR THOSE
WHO CAN’T!
 Write to Congress and other law makers about specific
topics related to animals in entertainment venues
ANIMAL ISSUES: TOPIC 3
ANIMALS USED FOR FOOD
*Factory Farming*
Man is the only animal that can remain
on friendly terms with the victims he
intends to eat until he eats them. ~
Samuel Butler
What ARE Factory Farms?
AKA CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) or
IFAP (Industrial Farm Animal Production) facilities
http://www.animaljusticefund.org.nz/content/factory-farming-new-zealand

FACTORY FARM FACTS – informational list
http://www.idausa.org/facts/factoryfarmfacts.html

How American turned its Livestock Farms into Factory Farms
http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/reports/factory-farm-nation

Factory Farm Nation: How America Turned Its Livestock Farms
into Factories
http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/tools-and-resources/factory-farm-nation-how-americaturned-its-livestock-farms-into-factories
Factory Farms – Animals Produced &
Slaughtered in the Food Industry

Mahatma Gandhi was correct when he said, “The moral progress of a nation can be
judged by how its animals are treated.”
Food Industry/Factory Farming –
Photos of Egg Industry “secrets”
Workers from the Krasnaya Polyana Chicken
FarmTipping baby chickens into oil cans for
drowning or freezing to death
Food Industry/Factory Farming –
Photos of Poultry Industry “secrets”
Food Industry/Factory Farming –
Photos of Meat Industry “secrets”
Food Industry/Factory Farming –
Photos of Dairy Industry “secrets”
Food Industry/FF – VIDEOs
WARNING! They are very graphic!
EGG INDUSTRY & POULTRY FARM CRUELTY
10 Billion Lives Tour – video
(Paid $1 for viewing)
http://10billiontour.org/
Footage from KFC - Chickens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Yh5h29r80

Butterball Turkey’s “House of Horrors” footage
http://www.peta.org/features/butterball-peta-investigation.aspx

Tyson – Unethical Practices
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNY4Fjsdft4

Hy-Line Hatchery = Treatment of Male & “weak” Chicks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ--faib7to

Chicken By-Products – Mechanically Separated Poultry (2 videos)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/04/mechanically-separated-meat-chicken-mcnuggetphoto_n_749893.html
http://articles.businessinsider.com/2010-10-04/news/30037622_1_white-meat-chicken-nuggets

Truth Behind Battery Cage Egg Production
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T67DvoH2H3E

Turkey farm cruelty video
http://www.ethicalfarms.org/factory_farm_cruelty.html

LETTER TO JUSTIN BEIBER FROM MERCY FOR ANIMALS *
http://www.mfablog.org/2014/01/open-letter-to-justin-bieber.html

More Videos
WARNING! They are very graphic!
MEAT INDUSTRY CRUELTY FOOTAGE (Slaughter Houses)
“From Farm to Fridge” Footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzrRmB40l00
 “If Slaughter Houses had Glass Walls, Everyone Would be Vegetarian”
http://www.peta.org/tv/videos/celebrities-vegetarianism/86975251001.aspx
 Kosher Slaughter Houses’ Extreme Cruelty
http://www.peta.org/features/agriprocessors.aspx
 “Where Horses Go to Retire” by PeTA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFG6aw_msHk
 Horse Slaughter “36 Hours to Hell” by PeTA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHGVr0J8cVQ
 Slaughter House Footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksFlFuqeQVk
 Pork Industry Exposed by Mercy For Animals (Gestation Crates)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzO9W2wmPWs

More Videos
WARNING! They are very graphic!
DAIRY INDUSTRY CRUELTY
Dairy Cow Slaughter House Abuse
http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=5417&pst=1126583
 House of Raeford Farms, Inc. Undercover Turkey & Chicken Abuse
Investigation
http://www.mercyforanimals.org/hor/
 “My Story” – Dairy Cow Abuse Exposed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g56DGkc2T78&feature=youtu.be
 Mercy For Animals – Tries to Stop Farm Cruelty (News Footage)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=y9wvWRthCIE&feature=endscreen
 Cow Abuse at Dairy Farms – news coverage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slViiNP_c1E
FOIE GRAS (ADLF)
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4dhcMhj9p8

Documentaries – Links are for movie trailers
WARNING! They are very graphic! Watch at your own risk.
What Came Before – A Documentary about Farmed Animals. Narrated by Steve-O
http://www.whatcamebefore.com/
 Food, Inc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2sgaO44_1c
 Supersize Me *Morgan Sperlock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOvrkkj_T-I
 Forks Over Knives http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-OzTWY2J8E
 King Corn http://www.youtube.com/movie?v=nvMxIEgbsIo
 If Slaughterhouses Had Glass Walls, Everyone Would Be Vegetarian
*Paul McCartney http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql8xkSYvwJs
 Dive!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HlFP-PMW6E *about dumpster diving, LITERALLY.
 Killer at Large - 15 minute clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NPC8yHw_VE
 HBO’s Death on a Factory Farm
promo - http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/death-on-a-factory-farm
 Indigestible: The Film
 A River of Waste http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3jYFcWeXms
 Farm to Fridge: 12 Minutes that Will Change your Life
http://freefromharm.org/farm-animal-welfare/the-new-documentary-short-from-farm-tofridge-presents-the-problem-and-solution-to-factory-farming/

Genetically Modified Organisms
(aka GMOs)
Definition & Basic Info. – USA Today article
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nationnow/2014/01/03/gmo-genetically-modifiedorganism-facts-cheerios/4302121/
 Discovery.com Top 10 GMOs
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/10genetically-modified-food-products.htm
Meet the Supercow! National Geographic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmkj5gq1cQU
 Genetically Modified Animal Examples – Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/slideshow?articleId=US
RTXTZ7A

Examples of Animal GMOs
Johns Hopkins University scientists Se-Jun Lee (L) and Alexandra McPherron (R)
view a normal mouse and a genetically-engineered mouse (R) that is two to three
times more muscular than the normal mouse. Scientists McPherron, Se-Jin Lee and
Ann Lawler created the muscle-bound mouse while working on a newly-discovered
gene. The mice may help researchers find treatments for muscular dystrophy or the
muscle wasting that accompanies cancer or AIDS.
Two transgenic pigs are irradiated under
ultraviolet radiation showing their green
fluorescence protein (GFP) feature at a hogpen in
Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang province
December 26, 2006. China's first three transgenic
pigs were bred successfully, China Daily
reported.
Scientists said on January 11, 2001 that they had achieved the first genetically engineered monkey, a step that could hasten the
development of cures for diseases ranging from cancer to Alzheimer's. The baby rhesus monkey is named ANDi, backward for
"inserted DNA," and looks like any other baby monkey, said Gerald Schatten and colleagues of the Oregon Regional Primate
Research Center at the Oregon Health Sciences University. ANDi who was born on October 2, 2000 is seen in this undated handout
photo released on January 11.
GMO Crops in the US
Genetically Modified Organisms
(aka GMOs)
BOTH SIDES

Pros/Cons of GMOs
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/gmos_india/pro_con.html

Debate.org site http://www.debate.org/opinions/are-genetically-modified-organisms-gmos-anenvironmental-threat
PROS

Monsanto’s View
http://www.monsanto.com/newsviews/Pages/food-safety.aspx

Globalization 101
http://www.globalization101.org/highly-beneficial-increased-yield-and-hardiness/

Forbes Magazine
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonentine/2013/10/14/2000-reasons-why-gmos-are-safe-to-eat-andenvironmentally-sustainable/

Scientific American
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-we-science-should-accept-gmo-labelings/
CONS

Institute for Responsible Technology
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-dangers/health-risks/articles-about-risks-by-jeffrey-smith/DoctorsWarn-Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Food-May-2009

Earth Open Source http://earthopensource.org/index.php/reports/58

The Organic & Non-GMO Report http://www.nongmoreport.com/articles/millenium/disadvantagesgmfoodhealth.php
“Ag-Gag” Bill / Legislation - Cons
Info from The Humane Society of the US w/ links to articles, interviews,
videos, & more
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/campaigns/factory_farming/factsheets/ag_gag.html#id=album-185&num=content-3312
 ASPCA “Ag-Gag” info, links, and more
http://www.aspca.org/fight-cruelty/advocacy-center/ag-gag-whistleblowersuppression-legislation
 Bill Moyers article about Ag-Gag Laws Silence Whistle-blowers on factory
farms
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-moyers/watch-ag-gag-lawssilence_b_3580074.html
 Huffington Post Article by Bruce Friedrich threats to human health,
environment, & animals
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-friedrich/whistleblowersuppression_b_2559769.html
 Blog – “Green is the New Red” w/ articles, videos, & more
http://www.greenisthenewred.com/blog/tag/ag-gag/

“Ag-Gag” Bill / Legislation - Pros
BEEF MAGAZINE – Blog article
http://beefmagazine.com/blog/do-you-support-ag-gag-laws

“Animal Farm” article by Lessley Anderson
http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/10/4208900/animal-farm-a-look-at-the-ag-gag-laws-that-are-making-ittough-to-film-cruelty

CNN opinion – “What Ag-Gag Bills Mean to My Farm”
http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2013/04/19/opinion-what-the-ag-gag-bills-mean-to-my-farm/
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EXAMPLES OF WHISTLEBLOWERS BEING PROSECUTED

Amy Meyer http://www.care2.com/causes/3-reasons-ag-gag-laws-are-unconstitutional.html

Taylor Radig
#1: Interview * http://www.greenisthenewred.com/blog/taylor-radig-interview/7456/
#2: Charges Dropped http://www.greenisthenewred.com/blog/taylor-radig-charges-dropped/7492/

New York Times article from Opinionator blog
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/26/who-protects-the-animals/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0
VIDEOS

National Geographic Ag-Gag video http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/inside-secretamerica/videos/ag-gag-laws/

Interview w/ “Pete” undercover agent who records/photographs footage at factory farms w/ transcript
http://www.democracynow.org/2013/4/9/undercover_activist_details_secret_filming_of

Food Industry/FF - Websites
PeTA kids
http://www.petakids.com/homework_help.asp
 The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)
http://www.wspausa.org/Search.aspx?keywords=factory+farming&pn=1&ipp=10&x=0&y=0
 Disturbing Facts about Factory Farming
http://www.organicconsumers.org/Toxic/factoryfarm.cfm
 11 Facts about Factory Farming – dosomething.org/
http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-animals-and-factory-farms
 Factory Farming is Barbaric & Needs to Stop!
http://www.animal-rights-action.com/factory-farming.html
 Industrial Livestock Production – Includes lots of statistics and facts!
http://www.gracelinks.org/859/industrial-livestock-production

Food Industry/FF - Websites
See Where FACTORY FARMS are LOCATED in your state! MAP *
http://www.factoryfarmmap.org/#animal:all;location:US;year:2007

Factory farms in PA
http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/factsheet/factory-farms-in-pennsylvania/
http://www.beyondfactoryfarming.org/get-informed/locations/locations
http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/reports/factory-farm-nation/
http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/tools-and-resources/factory-farm-nation-howamerica-turned-its-livestock-farms-into-factories/
Health risks due to Factory Farms in PA
http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/weblog/?p=5226
Good facts and stats
http://www.rodale.com/factory-farm-map
Food Industry/FF - Websites
RESTARAUNTS UNDER SCRUTINY

KFC
http://www.kentuckyfriedcruelty.com/u-tyson.asp
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0%2C2933%2C96473%2C00.html
http://www.peta2.com/issue/cruelty-in-the-kfc-slaughterhouse/

McDONALD’s
http://www.mccruelty.com/
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-11-19/business/ct-biz-1119-mcds-egg-farm-20111119_1_sparboe-farms-cruelty-boblangert
http://aafprofessional.wordpress.com/2012/02/28/mcdonalds-battles-controversy-but-sales-are-still-increasing-new-ads-toblame/
http://theweek.com/article/index/221164/mcrib-controversy-the-pork-supplierrsquos-hellish-methods

BURGER KING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN_YcWOuVqk
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/dairy-workers-charged-animal-cruelty-undercover-video-shows-beating-cows-article1.1180649
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/10/10/3043822/animal-rights-group-targets-burger.html
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2007-03-28-bk-cagefree_N.htm

WENDY’s
http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/farm/wendys_ad_111207.pdf
http://www.usuallyvegan.com/tag/wendys-animal-cruelty/
http://on.aol.com/video/animal-abuse-allegations-linked-to-kraft--wendys-supplier-517503722
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/10/11/2306463/burger-king-wendys-suspend-relationship.html
Petitions Against Factory Farming
Urge Pennsylvania to take a firm stand against
factory farming animal cruelty
http://www.change.org/petitions/urge-pennsylvania-totake-a-firm-stand-against-factory-farming-animal-cruelty#
 Petitioning Secretary Thomas James Vilsack
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
http://www.change.org/petitions/reform-rethink-factoryfarming#invite/
 PROTEST EXAMPLE - Mercy for Animals – “Ag-Gag Laws”
http://www.mfablog.org/2012/03/blindfolded-mfaadvocates-protest-iowas-ag-gag-bill-call-for-veto.html
 Website/Petition to Stop Ag-Gag Legistlation
http://www.ag-gag.org/

Food Industry/FF - Articles
Factory Farming is Not the Best We Have to Offer
http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2011/10/13/factory-farming-is-not-thebest-we-have-to-offer/
 Many Articles about Slaughter Houses – Orlando Sentinel
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/keyword/slaughterhouse
 Feds close CA Slaughter House
http://www.examiner.com/article/feds-close-california-slaughterhouse-after-videoreveals-abuse
 CBS Reports “More Slaughter Houses Cited for Abuse”
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-204_162-4057626.html
 USA Today Article
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-06-25-downer-cattle_N.htm
 Huffington Post Article about USDA Beef & Slaughter House
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/22/california-slaughterhouse-abuse-videousda-beef_n_1821126.html
 Food From Factory Farms are Killing Us
http://www.vegsource.com/news/2010/05/food-from-factory-farms-is-killing-us.html

Food Industry/FF - Articles
Autism Rates & Factory Farming
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-5369956-503544.html

Cow Abuse Isn’t Rare from The Press-Enterprise
http://www.pe.com/local-news/reports/beef-recall/beef-recall-headlines/20080326researcher-cow-abuse-isnt-rare.ece

WHO PROTECTS ANIMALS? An article about the “ag-gag” laws
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/26/who-protects-the-animals/

Article about Egg Industry & Salmonella
http://www.mfablog.org/2010/09/striking-new-illustration-highlights-battery-cage-salmonellalink.html

Burger King – Cruelty to Cows footage
http://www.mfablog.org/
http://www.burgerkingcruelty.com/

Farm Animal Protection in the News – various articles
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/campaigns/factory_farming/news.html

Source praising factory farming
http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-news/latest/CommentaryL-In-praise-of-factory-farming124349929.html

Pro Anti-Biotics for farmed animals
http://aldf.org/blog/veterinary-association-supports-meat-and-dairy-producers-druggingconfined-farm-animals/

What You Can Do…
Go to Extremes…
 Become a vegetarian or become a Vegan
http://veganismisthefuture.com/the15thwhistleblower/
Or…Just Be Smart About From Where Your Food Comes…& avoid GMOs
 Eat Better! http://www.chooseveg.com/ & read food ingredients when shopping
 Boycott Factory Farming & Buy Local!
 Boycott Animal By-Products (ex. - don’t buy less expensive dog foods)
 Boycott restaurants, fast-food joints, and stores that buy from Factory Farms!
 Visit http://www.humaneitarian.org/ for availability of humanely raised meat in our area
 Visit http://www.animalwelfareapproved.org/ to find animal welfare approved food
available in our area
 Sign petitions to protect farm animals or contact lawmakers in your state Ex. – Oppose the
Ag-Gag Bill that prevents undercover agents from lawfully exposing inhumane treatment
 Join a peaceful protest – Mercy for Animals is one org that holds them nation-wide
www.mercyforanimals.com/
 Attend a Benefit for Animals – One example is the Walk for Farm Animals sponsored by
Farm Sanctuary – to raise awareness and collect donations to protect them
http://walkforfarmanimals.org/
ANIMAL ISSUES: TOPIC 4
ANIMALS USED FOR VANITY –
Cosmetics, Décor, Fashion, &
Furniture
“People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's
safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs. ~Author
Unknown
PHOTOS
Animals Used for Fur/Leather/Skin/Wool
“No
one in the world needs a mink coat but a mink.”
~Murray Banks
VIDEOS:
Fashion Victims: Tim Gunn for PETA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsXHg9ds8U8
PETA’s Animals used for Clothing video series
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-clothing/
Humane Society of US – narrated by Woody Harrelson
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=videos+about+fur&qpvt=videos+about+fur&F
ORM=VDRE#view=detail&mid=504A1FF98962507C657B504A1FF98962507C657B
Truth about Fur Farms
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=videos+about+fur&qpvt=videos+about+fur&FOR
M=VDRE#view=detail&mid=8899463C7B5E0E8AF6AE8899463C7B5E0E8AF6AE
PETA Undercover Fur Farm Investigations - Angora
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtAFHyXS31M
More VIDEOS:
What’s Wrong with Wearing Fur?
#1 PETA – Canadian seal slaughter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEBLpMAEueY&list=PLV2RDOhiGtcRplpAKH4Id5lsSoXqXqJX_
#2 Stella McCartney narrates general video about fur, including foxes, raccoons, rabbits…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmgPAGS0QAQ&list=PLV2RDOhiGtcRplpAKH4Id5lsSoXqXqJX
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PETA exposes India’s leather industry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmgPAGS0QAQ&list=PLV2RDOhiGtcRplpAKH4Id5lsSoXqXqJX
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Pink’s anti-wool video – UGGS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOlbz-19wzo
Stella McCartney exposes the Leather Industry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOlbz-19wzo
Footage of Animals in China
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8b51zMk3SY
Websites about Animals Used for
Clothing
Websites
Encyclopedia Brittanica http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2010/03/fur-isdead-%E2%80%A6-or-is-it/
World Wildlife Fund http://worldwildlife.org/threats/illegal-wildlife-trade
Born Free – 10 Fast Facts about Fur http://www.bornfreeusa.org/facts.php?p=452&more=1
PETA
 Fur
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-clothing/fur/
 Leather
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-clothing/leather-industry/
 Wool
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-clothing/wool-industry/
PETA2 kids
http://www.petakids.com/clothing.asp
Animals Used for Décor
VIDEOS:
Interactive Map about Ivory
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IVORY TRADE
Trade -- Nat Geo
Battle for the Elephants Part 1 – NatGeo
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNjb9uvurTU
com/2012/10/ivory/elephantWhere Have All of the Elephants Gone?
ivory-poaching-graphic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYhUjYWXZCA
ABC News Chasing Ivory Poachers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYEuHmXLRcI
WEBSITES:
Born Free http://www.bornfree.org.uk/animals/african-elephants/projects/ivory-trade/
ARTICLES:
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/news/international/21595932-push-stop-poaching-and-save-elephantsextinction-up-smoke
Austrailian
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/crushing-blow-for-ivory-trade/story-fnb64oi61226820984580#mm-premium
National Geographic http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/31/time-running-out-to-saveelephants-from-ivory-trade/
Other Categories
Down Feather Industry – video w/ Alicia Silverstone for PETA
 http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-forclothing/industry/
Website – Sad Story Behind Down & Feather Harvesting
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/down-the-startling-story-offeather-harvesting.html
Animal Skins & general info
 http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-forclothing/animals-used-skins/
ORGANIZATIONS
Anti-Elephant Poaching
Clinton Foundation
http://www.clintonfoundation.org/clinton-global-initiative/featured-commitments/partnership-save-africaselephants
IFAW
http://www.ifaw.org/united-states/our-work/elephants/preventing-poaching
Born Free International
http://www.bornfree.org.uk/campaigns/elephants/campaign-action/anti-poaching-initiative/
SOS Elephants
http://www.soselephants.org/
Anti-Seal Hunting Sea Shepherd
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Anti-Fur Industry – fashion
http://www.seashepherd.org/seals/
IFAW
Anti-Fur Society
http://www.ifaw.org/united-states/our-work/saving-seals
http://www.antifursociety.org/
Humane Society http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/seal_hunt/
International Anti-Fur Coalition
Human Society International
http://www.antifurcoalition.org/
http://www.hsi.org/issues/protect_seals/
Fur Free Alliance
http://www.infurmation.com/
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Animals Used for Clothing
PETA http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-clothing/
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What You Can Do…
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Don’t buy products made with fur, leather, angora, skin,
etc. – purchase those with man-made materials, faux
fur, or cosmetics that were NOT tested on animals.
Do not buy from designers/companies that make these
products.
Write companies and sign petitions urging these
companies to NOT use animal-based products and to
NOT fund horrendous acts of cruelty, such as animal
product testing, skinning animals alive, plucking goose
down, or ivory poaching.