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Organic meat isn’t necessarily better for the environment, but the certification does afford farm animals a bit more living space.
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Plans to End Male Chick Culling Stall in U.S.
Egg producer Kipster is still moving forward with in-ovo sexing technology.
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Factory Farm Pollution Can Be Seen From Space, Scientists Say
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