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The two consignments, which on their own doubled the amount seized last year, represent the slaughter of an estimated 38,500 protected sharks
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The two consignments, which on their own doubled the amount seized last year, represent the slaughter of an estimated 38,500 protected sharks
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“The country’s top health official downplayed concerns over the public health conditions inside meatpacking plants, suggesting on a call with lawmakers that workers were more likely to catch coronavirus based on their social interactions and group living situations, three participants said.”
Federal officials are trying to help farmers by providing tools needed to euthanize the animals, including captive bolt guns and cartridges that can be shot into the heads of larger hogs, one of the most common depopulation methods. Other euthanasia methods recommended by the National Pork Board include carbon dioxide, gunshots, electrocution and manual blunt force trauma.
Two headlines from today. Great country. pic.twitter.com/fODjOiy8SY
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