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Lawmaker: Nation's food system is collapsing

On a ranch nestled in the high plains of northeastern Colorado, thousands of cattle are being fattened up and prepared for slaughter.

Time.com: Losing Horses Killed in Puerto Rico

For thoroughbreds in this U.S. Caribbean territory, being fast enough to win, place or show is a matter of life and death

'Downer' cows entered food supply, company admits

In his first public testimony since his company's product became the subject of the largest meat recall in U.S. history, the president of Westland/Hallmark Meat Co. acknowledged Wednesday that at least two "downer" cows depicted in hidden-camera videos appeared to have entered the U.S. food supply.

USDA could install cameras in slaughterhouses

Cameras could be placed in about 800 U.S. slaughterhouses to watch for improper procedures and inhumane handling of cattle, a federal official said Thursday.

Make sure your pet enjoys your vacation

Worried about how Fido will fare while you're away? Do some research to minimize the stress of leaving your pet in someone else's care.

Video of workers abusing cows raises food safety questions

The Humane Society of the United States released a video Wednesday it says shows mistreatment of "downed" cows at a California slaughterhouse -- and one lawmaker said it raises questions about the safety of the nation's food supply.

Woman jailed for cooking tiger carcass

A Vietnamese woman caught cooking a tiger carcass was sentenced to two and a half years in jail, state media reported Thursday.

Time.com: A Personality Test for Pets

Do you want a dog who's a "couch potato" or a "free spirit"? A growing number of animal shelters are using tests to match prospective owners with just the right pet

People.com: Pet Store Catering to Britney, Paris Closed Down

Pets of Bel Air, a high-end store frequented by celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, was closed down Tuesday by Los Angeles officials for operating without a license.

Time.com: Shooting Deer for the Homeless

A growing number of hunters are donating a portion of their game to charities like Hunters for the Hungry. Who could complain? Animal rights activists, that's who

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