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PET FOOD RECALLS UNDERWAY
In an effort to protect pet food manufacturers, the last time a widespread contamination issue was discovered, countless animals were left to die without proper notification of the dangers. If your pet is exhibiting unusual symptoms, immediately withdraw any and all commercial petfood and switch to rice flavored with pieces of meat -- no canned broths [boullion is also on the recall list]and contact your vet or other animal practitioner. Keep bags of petfood with lot numbers and expiration dates for recall review...
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Chickens, reportedly as bright and eager to please as canines, are being slaughtered en masse, fed alive into grinding machines, simply because they're male -- just to provide cheap eggs for a very large market.

Salsa Dancing Dog from Kristen Seymour on Vimeo.

When an internet video depicting 'maceation' went viral, people began asking questions: How did the food production industry in the U.S. become so inhumane?                         CLICK HERE

The group, called MERCY FOR ANIMALS, slipped into a chicken 'factory' and published the resulting video on the Internet and, the public -- those that could bear to watch it -- collectively groaned.

The story has gone viral, with many animal welfare groups raising their voices as well, seeking sound solutions to the needless and brutal practices utilizes at the 'factories' responsible.

One animal welfare group, Animal People, is among those working to raise awareness: but it will take the work of many to turn around a program that the industry, behind closed doors, has held as 'acceptable.'

The American Veterinary Medical Association, in fact, endorses this shocking and gory method of killing the fluffy, bouncing chicks, in spite of the obvious cruelty of the practice and the rising voices of complaint. Many DVMs have made it a point to publicly challenge the position of the AVMA saying, "Although the DVMA has publicly deemed this practice humane, it is not."

Why would the AVMA lend their approval to something so horrific that those working in the factories immediately show signs of emotional distress? After all, aren't these the very people who are entrusted with the responsibility of explaining to others what is -- or isn't -- humane?

Recently, when the endorsement of this practice resulted in ranchers being reported for animal abuse when witnesses saw them shoving chickens into a wood chipper, the AVMA again refused to act.

Further, the U.C Davis Center for Animal Welfare has also refused to condemn the practice.

This issue -- and others recently exposed -- have caused the public view of such previously respected entities to lose credibility and have brought about the development of a wide range of organizations, formed to address issues of animal cruelty throughout the U.S. and beyond.

Why?

The multi billion dollar farming industry is essentially a cartel that has paid off those whose responsibility it was to prevent this type of abuse and cruelty on a massive scale from occurring," stated Diedra McClintock, activist and author.

"They know what they are doing and it's part of the culture of death that the U.S. has become known for. They kill anything and everything without conscience. When they are done with healthcare reform, well -- let's just say it won't be pretty."

Celebrity endorsements and celebrity involvement have become commonplace, with many lending their names, faces and titles to educational endeavors dedicated to bringing an end to animal abuses -- including those used as food sources.

Still, until the public is aware, demand for reform will be limited.

"One need only review the video to see that secrecy has prevented public outcry until now," stated Tracy Callum, volunteer for MERCY. "No one that watches this video can make a case for maceration. It's a total nightmare: a travesty against animals."

Hy-Line, the Iowa Hatchery exposed in the video, posted a disclaimer on their website stating maceration is an 'accepted industry practice.' [Click HERE to view the site.]

The 'Free Range Lie' Expose can be found HERE.

According to food safety investigator Carla Lawler, the situation requires massive overhaul of a system that's not only cruel but also horribly unhealthy for those that are consuming these animal products.

"It is no wonder that these products have become so unhealthy as to make eating them virtually unthinkable," Lawler stated. "It's impossible to escape the negative ramifications of consuming what are the byproducts of a corrupt system that's rife with such abuse that most of the animals are diseased."

Mercy for Animals offers the professional opinions of DVMs that are not associated with nor paid off by the industries exposed on the videos, and explains how to assist in preventing these practices from continuing.

If the HYLINE.COM spokesperson's comments are true and these males are available to ship, the SOLUTION IS SIMPLE:

There are food banks throughout the U.S. going broke for lack of foodstuffs to offer.

Due to the difficult financial times, many people are out of work while others struggle with restricted incomes.

Why not allow people to take and raise these chicks: small farms, seniors, impoverished families, 4H Clubs, even schools -- and provide the chickens for food to those in need, utilizing food banks and other organizations for distribution. The impact on the environment is lessened, and the chicks can actually be humanely destroyed at the end of their lives.

50 to 60 years ago, it was commonplace for families to order 100 chicks, pay a small fee and raise them for food. The cost of crating and shipping, quite inexpensive, will be borne by the consumers and will actually increase the profit line for those companies who are currently pushing helpless chicks into the blades of the macerator.

For those seeking alternatives so they can press the 'factories' into reasonable treatment treatment of animals, click HERE.

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