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fromThe Nation
6 days ago

The Pork Oligarchs of Iowa Have Local Politicians in Their Pockets

Large production sheds, known as "confinements," hold up to 2,500 sows, which are pumped full of antibiotics to help them survive their cramped, windowless existence. CAFOs generate colossal amounts of manure waste, forming gargantuan anaerobic lagoons that foul the air and pollute local water supplies around the farm.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Catalonia lab was experimenting with African swine fever virus when the first infected boar was found nearby

A biosafety laboratory near Barcelona conducted African swine fever experiments on the same days infected wild boar carcasses were found nearby, triggering a lab-leak investigation.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Supermarkets suspend supplies from Lincolnshire pig farm after covert filming of animal abuse

Major UK supermarkets suspended supplies from a pig farm after covert footage showed severe animal abuse and neglect.
Silicon Valley food
fromFuturism
10 months ago

FDA Approves Gene-Hacked CRISPR Pigs for Human Consumption

The FDA has approved a CRISPR gene-edited pig for human consumption, targeting a major viral disease affecting the pork industry.
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