by Kaitie Fraser (via msn.com) As the sun comes up on farmers across Essex County, Ont., it's not their livestock or crops they check first thing in the morning — it's the markets. The tough talk between Canada and the U.S. around NAFTA negotiations is having real-life consequences for those working in the industry every day. …
‘A Ban In All But Name’ – Shipping Calves for Slaughter to Europe — The Orkney News
“the SNP Government needs to wake up and listen to the 73% of voters who recently said they supported a ban on the trade.” via ‘A Ban In All But Name’ – Shipping Calves for Slaughter to Europe — The Orkney News
‘This one has heat stress’: the shocking reality of live animal exports – The Guardian
"The global demand for meat means more animals are moved around the world than ever before. Activists say the conditions they endure are intolerable – and we are all turning a blind eye" by Borzou Daragahi Read Daragahi's full article from The Guardian here.
The Northern Herper 