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Title | Author | Citation | Summary |
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Detailed Discussion of Genetic Engineering and Animal Rights: The Legal Terrain and Ethical Underpinnings | Andrew B. Perzigian | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
This paper discusses the legal, environmental, and ethical dilemmas involved with genetic engineering technology and its creation of transgenic animal species. Currently, transgenic animal species are patentable subject matter in both the United States and in Europe and the use of such technology is largely left unregulated. This paper discusses the pros and cons that genetic engineering technology bring to the modern world in light of the relative absence of legal barriers facing genetic engineers. |
Talkin' Bout a Humane Revolution: New Standards for Farming Practices and How They Could Change International Trade as We Know It | Lesley Peterson | 36 Brook. J. Int'l L. 265 (2010) |
Part I of this Note analyzes the U.S.'s trade obligations under the GATT. Part II discusses the potential ability of various GATT provisions to support a trade measure banning battery cage eggs. Part III discusses the U.S.'s potential ability to create such an animal welfare provision. while upholding its obligations in the Agreements annexed to the GATT. The Note concludes that an appropriately tailored animal welfare measure banning battery cages for hens should be able to survive under the GATT and its annexed agreements. |
Brief Summary of Fur Animals and Fur Production | Lesley A. Peterson | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This brief summary explores the use of animals for fur. It considers the main source of fur (fur farms) and the limited laws that protect fur animals. |
Overview of Fur Animals and Fur Production | Lesley A Peterson | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This overview discusses laws concerning fur farming and the trapping of fur animals. It details the historical use of fur as well as an examination of the current international fur trade. |
Detailed Discussion of Fur Animals and Fur Production | Lesley A. Peterson | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This discussion focuses on fur production from both farmed and wild sources. It details US laws that impact fur, both federal and state, including a discussion on state trapping laws. Laws from countries that are major producers of fur products are analyzed as well as those countries that have imposed bans on fur farming or trapping methods. |
Detailed Discussion of Humane Societies and Enforcement Powers | Christopher A. Pierce | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
In some states, humane societies are granted police powers to enforce animal cruelty laws. This Article explains the systems that states use to grant police powers to humane societies. |
Brief Summary of Humane Societies and Enforcement Powers | Christopher A Pierce | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
In some states, humane societies are granted police powers to enforce animal cruelty laws. This Article explains the systems that states use to grant police powers to humane societies. |
Overview of Humane Societies and Enforcement Powers | Christopher A Pierce | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
In many states, humane societies are given police powers to enforce animal cruelty laws. This Article explains the different ways that state legislatures vest police powers to humane societies. |
Elephants and Tuberculosis: A Real Threat | Sophie Pierce | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This paper addresses the catastrophic epidemic that is elephants infected with Tuberculosis, and the crisis that surrounds every diagnosis. Lack of Federal law and patchwork state laws makes it difficult, if not impossible, to control this pandemic. Moreover, inadequate testing for Tuberculosis in elephants is a safety hazard for elephants and humans. The lack of legal oversight and the absence of care by the agencies meant to protect elephants used for exhibition purposes is not only an animal welfare issue, but is a dire public safety concern. |
Elephants and Tuberculosis: A Real Threat | Sophie Pierce | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This paper addresses the catastrophic epidemic that is elephants infected with Tuberculosis, and the crisis that surrounds every diagnosis. Lack of Federal law and patchwork state laws makes it difficult, if not impossible, to control this pandemic. Moreover, inadequate testing for Tuberculosis in elephants is a safety hazard for elephants and humans. The lack of legal oversight and the absence of care by the agencies meant to protect elephants used for exhibition purposes is not only an animal welfare issue, but is a dire public safety concern. |