A life cycle assessment (LCA) assesses the environmental aspects associated with a product over its life cycle. This encompasses the extraction of raw materials associated with the product, as well as the production and distribution of energy throughout its use, its potential reuse, and final disposal. In food, this cradle-to-crave methodology is widely used to […]
DVIDS – News – Capt. Earl brings the benefits of the human-animal bond to Madigan
If you visit Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., you may see more than the hospital’s iconic swans, Madi and Lewi. You may also meet up with the mellowest black Lab in the facility dog business. Earl, or, Capt. Earl as he can now be called since his commissioning ceremony in […]
Novus International brings intelligent nutrition to animal protein industry
Novus International, Inc., has announced the beginning of a new area of smarter solutions for farmers around the globe – intelligent nutrition Novus International is looking to bring intelligent solutions to animal nutrition. (Image source: Adobe Stock) The global feed additive company hosted a press conference during the World Pork Expo in Iowa to reveal […]
Cockfighting animal cruelty case brings 20 roosters to PACC
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Pima County Sheriff’s Department made several arrests Saturday night following reports of cockfighting near Country Club Rd. and Old Vail. When authorities arrived on scene, they found a large group gathered around what appeared to be cockfighting. Authorities recovered around 150 animals including 80 birds, 20 roosters, two dogs, and […]
Puppy Protection Act brings hope for dogs languishing in puppy mills
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In West Point, Iowa, a large-scale, commercial breeding facility called the Stonehenge Kennel contains more than 800 dogs. Here, since 2015, more than 100 dogs have been found sick or injured; some had open lesions and could barely walk. As recently as December 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
Bindi Irwin’s Daughter Grace Brings an Animal Block on Family Trip – SheKnows
There are a few undisputed facts in this world. 1: Toddlers will carry around their favorite toy everywhere. 2: Nobody knows animals like the Irwins. And 3: Every video of 18-month-old Grace Warrior is the new cutest video we’ve ever seen. In this latest adventure, Bindi Irwin, her mom Terri, her brother Robert, and her […]