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Feral pigs are a destructive invasive species across much of North America. In a recent study, forest patches where feral pigs were present had fewer mammal and bird species than swine-free zones.
As the field of animal law continues growing, so does public awareness of the problems with inconsistent ways that Canadian law protects some animals, while leaving others behind.
Feeding pigs seaweed could make them, us and the planet healthier without contributing to antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
Wild boars are being scapegoated for an epidemic of African swine flu that threatens the pork industry.
Nearly half the eggs sold in Australia are free-range, but only 5% of pork comes from pigs raised outdoors.
The Trump administration’s promise of $12 billion in aid to offset losses from retaliatory tariffs will not make up for the long-term consequences of a prolonged trade war.
There’s plenty of evidence that modern swill-feeding would be safe, sustainable, and popular.
A tax on beef isn’t likely to achieve the intended outcome of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Instead, it could create a spate of unintended consequences.
Swine brucellosis is spreading from Queensland into New South Wales. It’s carried by feral pigs and poses a real risk the people and dogs that hunt them.
As much as one-third of animal species in the tropics could be eradicated if their habitats continue to be converted for monoculture farming. We can all do something to make a difference.
Total meat consumption per capita in Australia has been stable since the 1960s but the type of meat consumed has changed significantly. Chicken and pork both now far outstrip beef, mutton and lamb.
Free range, sow stall free - you’ll find a number of different types of ham on the market this Christmas. But what do they mean?
High feed costs is limiting pig production in Africa. There are alternatives. The industry must find ways to use available feeds from industries that process agricultural products
A new SBS doco will spark more questions about if and how we should eat meat.
But what are the risks?
We’re living longer and more ill lives – could we use animals to grow human organs for transplants?
A baboon survived nearly three years with a pigs heart, so does that mean cross-species transplantation is imminent?
Turns out pigs have more boar in them than we thought.
A current bill before the New South Wales Parliament proposes to end the use of sow-stalls.
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Professor, School of BioSciences and Bio21 Institute, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor of Food Politics and Policy, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Wildlife Conservation, University of Salford
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Senior Lecturer in Science Communication, The University of Western Australia
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland
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