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Messenger RNA Vaccines in Meat Animals

Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines became a household term during the COVID-19 pandemic. But many are unaware that these experimental shots may be used in livestock intended for food. Concerns that mRNA injections could end up “in the global protein supply chain” prompted warnings from cattle producers and calls for mandatory country of origin labeling… Read More »

Same-sex sexual behavior in animals: Do we have it all wrong?

Many animals, from a range of phyla and species, display same-sex sexual behaviors. This has intrigued evolutionary biologists, but have they been looking at the subject all wrong? Share on PinterestResearchers suggest a new way of looking at same-sex sexual behavior in animals. Over the years, researchers have discovered that many animals sometimes engage in… Read More »

Antibiotics In Farm Animals

Did you know that the amount of antibiotics sold in the U.S. for use in livestock is four times higher that the amount sold for use in people?   Did you know that this overuse of antibiotics in farm animal has contributed greatly to the dramatic increase in antibiotic resistant bacteria?   For many years… Read More »

More support animals seen on college campuses despite national debate

PHILADELPHIA — For Sam Hojnowski, her freshman year at La Salle University was challenging. There were some mornings where her anxiety kept her in bed. But now, her 9-month-old kitty, Lace, has helped ease those worries. “Having an animal really helps my anxiety and my mental health,” said the college sophomore. For Sam Hojnowski her… Read More »