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American Veterinary Medical Association Fails to Stand Against CrueltyOnce again the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has failed to take a position on one of the cruelest and most inhumane production methods used by agribusiness: the forced feeding of ducks and geese in the foie gras industry. Unfortunately, this is not a new trend by the AVMA. The association has also failed to take a position on veal crates, gestation crates and battery cages. Agribusiness has too much influence over the AVMA, and thus, the organization has defended inhumane practices. However, a growing number of veterinarians are opposed to the cruel methods used by the agriculture industry, and they are beginning to voice their concerns. Find out what you can do to encourage the AVMA to take a position on these cruel methods: http://www.farmsanctuary.org/campaign/AVMA_campaign.htm.-----------Piglets Endure Harrowing Start, Survive and Thrive at New York ShelterTraditional wisdom holds that siblings tend to fight and bicker. The four pink piglets now living at our New York Shelter would beg to differ. Emily, Dennis, Farley and Ogar had been through a rough piglethood together, seized from the grips of a squatter living illegally on an abandoned

piece of property in Maryland. When he was arrested for trespassing, they were left out in the cold. The quartet was taken in by a local humane agency that contacted Farm Sanctuary. Now they're safe at our New York Shelter, and are looking for loving sponsors! Read more: http://www.farmsanctuary.org/adopt/rescue_mdpiglets.htm----------- "Think occasionally of the suffering of which youspare

yourself the sight" Albert Schweitzer

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