Flaxseed is coming into use as a nutritional supplement for horses. It is a plant usually grown in northern climates with Canada being the largest producer. Flaxseed is sometimes referred to as “linseed.” Flaxseed is an excellent source of fiber, containing about 30%, and fat, about 40%. It also supplies Omega 3 (as alpha-lineolic acid) […]
Friends of Animals (FoA) advises that the Humane Farming Association in California (HFA) announced it plans to escalate its campaign to stop “Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012”, HR3798. Bradley Miller, National Director of the HFA said, “The egg industry is seeking to establish egg factory cages as a national standard that could never […]
Animal Assisted Therapy uses different types of animals to treat people. While dogs are mainly used, cats are being recognized as able to participate in some therapy programs. Cats suited for the programs must be calm, people-oriented, like to be touched, can be still for long periods of time. Therapy cats must be a minimum […]
