Our investigationthe first of its kind in a pig genetics facility worldwidereveals distressing acts of sexual abuse at Innovis (GTC East) in Norfolk.
Shocking secretly-recorded footage from Johnstons Meats slaughterhouse in Chilliwack was released this week by Animal Justice. It reveals illegal abuse toward pigs, including severe rough handling and being cut open while conscious.
Concerned citizens and animal rights groups will be gathering on Monday in a peaceful protest outside Columbus Meat Market, a butcher shop that sells products supplied by Johnstons Meats.
Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
Location: Columbus Meat Market, 1310 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, BC
10 cows, 47 pigs & 2,400 chickens get killed for every second. Globally, the majority of are raised on factory farms. For many of them, life is short & painful... (1/3)
estimates: 99% of US farmed live in 74.9% of , 98.6% of , 99.8% of , 98.3% of raised for , and over 99.9% of chickens raised for , as well as virtually all farmed fish:
Think and act for yourself
You can eat something else, an animal only has 1 life.
Warpig
Dezember 2021
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zum Schweine-Witz / The Pig Joke, Dezember 2021
Erst schmeien sie die Schweine ins Wasser, dann werfen sie eine Atombombe. Wissen Sie was passiert Ein Teil der Schweine geht unter, die andern Schweine fahren wieder nach Hause.
Letra da msica Pigs de Pink Floyd
A simple swap can save a life
In the UK, almost 90 per cent of the 9.8 million pigs slaughtered each year are gassed.
If you want a future in which no pig is forced to die in screaming agony, then choose vegan today.
Learned Pig
Dezember 2021
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Naturally occurring #influenza #reassortment in #pigs facilitates the emergence of intrahost virus subpopulations with distinct #genotypes and replicative #fitness
Source: mBio,
Pigs are recognized as amplifying hosts for influenza A virus (IAV) reassortant viruses. Understanding the extent of IAV reassortment occurring at the individual pig level in naturally infected pigs and how reassortment impacts virus diversity, persistence, and replicative fitness is essential for countering IAV threats to humans and animals. Here, 244 IAV plaques were isolated from 24 commercial pigs, resulting in 26 distinct genome segment constellations. About 33% (8/24) of pigs were infected with two or more different genotypes, with two pigs harboring two or more different subtypes. Our results indicate that few pigs in a population harbor significantly more genotypes than other pigs and generate most of the diversity, including the emergence of reassortants. However, detecting distinct genotypes during surveillance was dynamic, with most of the genotypes subsiding over time. All the IAV genotypes could replicate in various swine and human-sourced respiratory epithelial cells, and we observed that distinct reassortant genotypes recovered from a single pig could exhibit different growth abilities, especially in human cells. Overall, we demonstrated that multiple distinct IAV genotypes with distinct antigenic profiles and varying growth abilities on swine and human respiratory tracts can be shed simultaneously from a single pig, which contributes to the dynamic nature of IAV prevalence. The striking magnitude of IAV reassortment at the single pig level revealed in this study highlights the need to strengthen surveillance efforts and plans to eliminate IAV from swine farms because pigs have a high potential to produce diverse and potentially zoonotic influenza reassortant viruses.
#abstract #AVIANINFLUENZA #birdFlu #health #influenzaA #news #pigs #REASSORTANTSTRAIN #research
Naturally occurring in facilitates the emergence of intrahost virus subpopulations with distinct and replicative
Source: mBio, ABSTRACTPigs are recognized as amplifying hosts for influenza A virus (IAV) reassortant viruses. Understanding the extent of IAV reassortment occurring at the individual pig level in naturally infected pigs and how reassortment impacts virus diversity, persistence, and replicative fitness is
The number of Pigs slaughtered in October 2024 increased by 8.3% when compared with October 2023
Drugs, hormones and excrement: the polluting pig mega-farms supplying pork to the world
Is There Life On Mars (part seven)
Note: This is the seventh part of the story Is There Life on Mars
Day 188
Day 190
(source: UAESA/MBRSC/HopeMarsMission/EXI/AndreaLuck)
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Part six of my story "Is there life on Mars" is out.Enjoy. CW: shit finally happens (you knew it would)(and if you missed the beginning, just click on the link at the beginning of the post)
Is There Life On Mars (part six)
Note: This is the sixth part of the story Is There Life on Mars
Day 186
Im really lucky that the cargo bay has retained much of the design from the earlier uninhabited ships that sent infrastructure to Mars and had no artificial gravity. I can attach most things easily, including myself.
Day 187
(Source: Pink Floyd Pulse Tour 1994)
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Mein idealer Lebenszweck ist Borstenvieh, ist Schweinespeck!
My Ideal Purpose in Life Is Bristle Stock Is Pork Fat
Dezember 2021
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#Transmission of #Swine #Influenza A Viruses along #Pig Value Chains, #Cambodia, 20202022
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal,
We analyzed >4,000 pig samples from slaughterhouses in Cambodia and found higher influenza A seroprevalence (40.0%) and prevalence (1.5%) among pigs from commercial farms than smallholder farms (seroprevalence 8.9% prevalence 0.6%). Multivariable analyses revealed evidence of transmission after leaving farms. Findings have implications for influenza risk and surveillance in emerging livestock systems.
#abstract #cambodia #influenzaA #pigs #research #swineInfluenza
Industrial animal agriculture drives deforestation, pollution, and significant greenhouse gas emissions.
A report found $2.3 billion in development bank funding supported factory farming in 2023.
Factory farming contributes to methane emissions, deforestation and biodiversity loss, yet projects are being funded by banks like the World Banks IFC.
by Frida Garza:
If a pig that already carried human flu got infected with the H5N1 bird flu, a new virus could emerge with parts of both that would be bad.
Agricultural Output Price Index up 19.7% in the 12 months to September 2024
US detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time
Clever dog cones, skateboarding cat, tortoise loves pig, and one itchy wombat.
Source: Journal of Virology,
Human seasonal H3 clade 3C3a influenza A viruses (IAV) were detected four times in U.S. pigs from commercial swine farms in Michigan, Illinois, and Virginia in 2019. To evaluate the relative risk of this spillover to the pig population, whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic characterization were conducted, and the results revealed that all eight viral gene segments were closely related to 20182019 H3N2 human seasonal IAV. Next, a series of in vitro viral kinetics, receptor binding, and antigenic characterization studies were performed using a representative A/swine/Virginia/A02478738/2018(H3N2) (SW/VA/19) isolate. Viral replication kinetic studies of SW/VA/19 demonstrated less efficient replication curves than all 10 swine H3N2 viruses tested but higher than three human H3N2 strains. Serial passaging experiments of SW/VA/19 in swine cells did not increase virus replication, but changes at HA amino acid positions 9 and 159 occurred. In swine transmission studies, wild-type SW/VA/19 was shed in nasal secretions and transmitted to all indirect contact pigs, whereas the human seasonal strain A/Switzerland/9715293/2013(H3N2) from the same 3C3a clade failed to transmit. SW/VA/19 induced minimal macroscopic and microscopic lung lesions. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that these human seasonal H3N2 3C3a-like viruses did not require reassortment with endemic swine IAV gene segments for virus shedding and transmission in pigs. Limited detections in the U.S. pig population in the subsequent period of time suggest a yet-unknown restriction factor likely limiting the spread of these viruses in the U.S. pig population.
#aH3n2 #abstract #pigs #research #seasonalInfluenza #USA
2018-2019 seasonal A virus into with demonstrated virus in were not sustained in the pig population
Source: Journal of Virology, ABSTRACTHuman seasonal H3 clade 3C3a influenza A viruses (IAV) were detected four times in U.S. pigs from commercial swine farms in Michigan, Illinois, and Virginia in 2019. To evaluate the relative risk of this spillover to the pig population, whole genome sequencing and
Islands of the Feral Pigs
! in JUKEBOX Ruvide on Spotify: "Detroit" by Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
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Veja a letra da msica Pigs de Pink Floyd
We're up a tiny bit later today. I have put the car outside so the plasterer can park on the drive.
I have got Mum's laundry on the machine, and later this morning we will go out into Manchester to meet up with for lunch.
Since our farm sitting holiday in September, I feel like I have aged 20 years. The gout, the subsequent infection, the ongoing difficulty walking, and all the stress of the building works and faff with the scaffolders is taking it toll on me.
When it is all done I need to scrape off those 20 years and put it back in a cupboard until 2054. Then I can get it out and feel 10 years younger for a while.
The carpenter is back for the wetroom.
He has brought the shower tray and a load of sand and cement.
It looks like there will be a floor being poured today.
Still no sign of the scaffolders.
Pigs Have a Weird Stealth Gene That Transforms Them Into Feral Hogs
This is how a barnyard escapee can quickly resemble a feral hog, growing bigger and hairier in a matter of months.
Got up at 6am this morning (same time as Sue).
We both really needed the early sleep last night, and might need it again tonight.
I have moved our car and parked it at work so it is not in the way of all the builders vans.
Carpenters, and floor screed/shower tray installers should be here today.
I am hoping the scaffolders come back and do a full day's work, without moving my stuff about. for no reason.
A look at the "Pig picture" from the Mountain Fire
Letra da msica Pigs de Pink Floyd
Source: Department of Agriculture,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2024 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing key updates regarding the detection of HPAI H5N1 in a backyard farm operation in Crook County, Ore., as well as additional information about the agencys proactive efforts to protect livestock, farms and communities from avian influenza.
On Wed., Oct. 30, USDA APHIS announced that H5N1 avian influenza was detected in one of the pigs at this backyard farm, that two pigs tested negative, and tests were pending for two additional pigs. The USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has completed testing on the two remaining pigs and has confirmed that one tested positive and met the clinical case definition for HPAI H5N1. Sequencing from this positive sample, while incomplete due to the low level of the virus, indicates infection from the D1.2 genotype of H5N1.
Because the amount of virus from the infected pigs was very low, only partial genomic sequences could be extracted from one of the two samples and these sequences indicate infection with the D1.2 genotype of H5N1. APHIS and the Oregon Department of Agriculture had previously also shared that H5N1 had been detected in poultry on the same farm the samples from the poultry were also found to have the D1.2 genotype.
Genomic sequencing of samples from migratory birds in the area showed very similar sequences, which increases the probability that the pigs and poultry on this farm became infected after coming into contact with infected migratory birds, not dairy cattle or other livestock.
This farm is a non-commercial operation, and the animals were not intended for the commercial food supply. There is no concern about the safety of the nations pork supply as a result of this finding.
Additionally, over the past week APHIS has approved field safety trials for two additional vaccine candidates for H5N1 in cattle, bringing the total number of candidates approved for field trials to four. USDA continues to support the rapid development and timely approval of an H5N1 vaccine for dairy cows, in addition to other species.
Last week, as part of USDAs broader efforts to combat the spread of H5N1, APHIS announced plans to partner with State and animal health officials to enhance testing and monitoring for H5N1, building on measures taken by USDA since the beginning of the avian influenza outbreak. This strategy builds on measure taken by states, as well as national risk mitigation measures including the Federal Order requiring testing of lactating cattle prior to interstate movement, which was announced in April 2024. The state of Colorados bulk milk testing program has been highly successful, with no herds currently containing cattle infected with H5N1 and has helped inform the design of this new milk testing strategy.
In partnership with state veterinarians, USDA will implement a tiered strategy to collect milk samples to better assess where H5N1 is present, with the goal to better inform biosecurity and containment measures, as well as to inform state-led efforts to reduce risk to farm workers who may be in contact with animals infected with H5N1. USDA intends to begin implementation of this strategy within 30 days of the announcement. USDA will continue to work with state and private veterinarians on the final details of implementation, and will share guidance documents soon.
USDA continues to emphasize to farmers nationwide that biosecurity is the best weapon against the spread of H5N1, and farms should practice good biosecurity even if the virus has not been detected in their state or vicinity. Data collected over the past seven months has shown that H5N1 can be transmitted on equipment, people, or other items that move from farm to farm, including between dairies and poultry facilities. USDAs Federal Order to require testing before cattle movement between states has helped limit the spread of H5N1, but local and state efforts to enhance biosecurity measures remain just as important. USDA strongly encourages herd owners to participate in available producer support programs, which help to cover the cost such as biosecurity programming, PPE for employees, and veterinary care. Producers can find more information at aphis.usda.gov, or at your nearest USDA Farm Service Agency county office.
As USDA takes additional steps to protect the health of livestock, the Department will continue to work closely with its federal partners at CDC to protect the health of people and FDA to protect the safety of the food supply. These collective, collaborative efforts have helped protect farmworkers and farmers, the health and welfare of livestock animals, and reaffirmed the safety of the nations food supply. The U.S. government remains committed to addressing this situation with urgency.
Learn more about USDAs response to HPAI in dairy cattle on the APHIS website.
#aH5n1 #avianInfluenza #AVIANINFLUENZA #birdFlu #h5n1 #health #news #oregon #pigs #updates #USA #USDA
Kunekune!
*grunting*
Domestic Milk Intake up 6 million litres in September 2024 when compared with September 2023