The latest vegetarian/vegan and animal rights news:
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has settled a lawsuit with the organizer of a coyote killing contest in Kansas. Read more here: http://aldf.org/press-room/press-releases/coyote-killing-contest-organizer-settles-lawsuit/
The Center for Biological Diversity and the Animal Welfare Institute are suing the United States Department of Agriculture and US Fish & Wildlife over the unintentional killing of ocelots as part of their long-running program to exterminate nuisance coyotes, bears, bobcats, and other wildlife in Arizona & Texas. Read more at http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/press_releases/2016/ocelot-05-26-2016.html
Tyson Foods, the country's largest meat processor, is investing in Beyond Meat, a company that offers plant proteins and meatless options to consumers. Tyson Foods's investment is just another example of the growing popularity of plant-based foods. Read more at http://ir.tyson.com/investor-relations/news-releases/news-releases-details/2016/Beyond-Meat-and-Tyson-Foods-Announce-Investment-Agreement/default.aspx
Aired Oct 23, 2016