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Workers at Agresti Calf Ranch in the Central Valley also were spotted removing animals' horns, apparently without anesthesia. @susrust reports for @latimes: buff.ly/SAOW9jh

Environmental groups are suing one of the largest seafood companies in the country over alleged aquaculture pollution to the Columbia River. buff.ly/hjTlNuk

A new study found that adding animal images to menus increased the odds of choosing the vegetarian dish by 22%. buff.ly/Zzkhhnw

Sentient is thrilled to announce that @MelinaWalling will be joining us as a features and investigative reporter! Previously, Walling covered the intersections of agriculture and climate at The Associated Press. Read some of her past reporting: buff.ly/kTdT3bl

Clearing forests for agriculture isn’t just an environmental issue, it’s a growing threat to biodiversity and public health. buff.ly/ltQXDYI

Nearly 20% of Americans drink water contaminated with nitrate every day, according to a new study. The research suggests that the @EPA's limits are too high to prevent colon cancer, thyroid disease and birth defects. Seth Millstein reports: buff.ly/P1voCXC

A brief primer on the harsh conditions animals and workers endure. buff.ly/zT4O9HM

The FISH Act would allow the government to blacklist and seize ships involved in illegal fishing or forced labor. buff.ly/QVHBNBP

The link between masculinity and meat has long shaped men’s identities. Could redefining these norms help reduce greenhouse gas emissions? buff.ly/9oT2DD7

The administration was set to suspend tariff-rate quotas on all beef-exporting nations; beef prices have climbed steadily since Trump took office. Patrick Thomas, @GavinBade and @lindsaywise report for @WSJ: buff.ly/nlNlhuo

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i would like to remind everyone that Sentient Media published a collection of essays by Indigenous vegans in 2023, and they make 99% of the "discourse" on here redundant. Take a break from posting and read something for once. sentientmedia.org/indigenous-voi…

People taking blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy report eating less meat, dairy and processed foods. These shifts could reshape the food system. buff.ly/GvsG5ZA

One of the country’s largest seafood companies, @PacificSeafood, consistently pollutes the Columbia River, two new lawsuits allege. @gaeacabico reports: buff.ly/hjTlNuk

You likely contribute to overconsumption in ways you might not realize. buff.ly/UM9Cp06

Most farmed seafood comes from fin fish, but a new study urges shifting production toward bivalves and seaweed. buff.ly/69ROwom

Cattle with drug-resistant tuberculosis lead researchers to call for better monitoring of cross-species transmission of TB. buff.ly/hXtWqKu

Brazil's ‌JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, posted a 56% decline in its first-quarter net profit on Tuesday, missing market estimates. Roberto Samora and Fernando Cardoso report for @Reuters: buff.ly/Kp1u5GK

Livestock pharmaceutical giant @Elanco reported $1.14 billion in quarterly revenue, and its farm animal sector increased 17% year-over-year. buff.ly/6EfFqBP

As demand for seafood grows in the United States, so do concerns around illegal imports. If passed, the FISH Act will target illegal fishing and the use of forced labor. @gaeacabico reports: buff.ly/QVHBNBP