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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

South African farmer accused of killing two women and feeding them to pigs

A South African farmer and two employees are accused of murdering two women and feeding their bodies to pigs on a Limpopo farm. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Flu vaccine will curb bird flu risk for US farm workers, CDC deputy director says

Vaccination campaign targets farm workers amidst bird flu concerns. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Is Bird Flu Spreading Widely to Farm Workers? A Small Study Offers Some Reassurance

The article discusses the potential for bird flu to infect farm workers and the testing measures in place to monitor its spread. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
UK news

Workers sacked after film shows pigs beaten to death with iron bar'

Two farm workers have been sacked after a film revealed pigs being beaten to death on a farm supplying Morrisons and Tesco.
The RSPCA suspended the farm from its Assured scheme after seeing the footage of cruelty.
Using blunt trauma to kill pigs is illegal in England and Wales, and most are killed in controversial carbon dioxide chambers. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

We Are Not Safe from Bird Flu Until We Protect Farm Workers

H5N1 avian influenza is spreading among animals and humans in the U.S., highlighting the need for increased protection for farm workers. [ more ]
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