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ALIVE
No.109
2014 Winter

Preface

CONTENTS

Learn More About the Hidden Realities of Animal Issues

Topics Now

Act on Welfare and Management of Animals
・Update on the Revised Act on Management and Welfare of Animals
・Municipal Government Progress on the Provisions of the Act
 
Experimental Animals
・Special Article: Experiment Plans Reveal the Truth about Animal Experiments and Ethical Committees

Exhibition Animals
・Special Article: Review of “Be Kind To Animals Week” 
・What Will Happen to the Bears Kept at Closed Bear Farms?

Wildlife
・Exhibition of White Raccoon at Green Fair Cancelled!
・The Fate of Trapped Wild Animals 
・Stray Dogs and Cats Under the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law (Part. 1)

Companion Animals
・Pet Trusts: Companion Animals and Family Emergencies

Animal Handling Businesses
・Animals Abused in the Name of Exhibitions: Police and Local Government to Investigate Live Chicken Eating Shows

National Network Activities

Global News

Lifestyle
・Floral Remedies: Healing for the Mind 〜Gentian and Gorse〜
・Life in the Forest (59)
・Books and Audio Materials
・Review Your Lifestyle Know-How

ALIVE Office Announcement

Letters

Information


ALIVE
No.108
2013 Autumn

Preface

CONTENTS

Make Laws that Include All Animals, Not Just Dogs and Cats

Topics Now

Special Topic: Make Laws that Include All Animals, Not Just Dogs and Cats
・Review of the Revised Points of the Act on Management and Welfare of Animals
・Review of the Revised Basic Guidelines, Standards and Measures
・ALIVE’s Opinions on the Revised Act on Management and Welfare of Animals and its Provisions
・Opinions on the Provisions of Ibaraki Prefecture and its Future Plans
・Objection! Removing the Goshawk from the List of Threatened and Endangered Species Under the Law for the Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
・Changes Needed to the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law: Various Problems Surrounding Wildlife

Experimental Animals
・Investigation into Animal Research Conducted at Universities: Information Disclosure

Livestock
・ New Directions in Livestock Welfare Vol.3

Animal Handling Businesses
・Oppressed Animals Being Put on Display

Exhibition Animals
・Zoo Check Report: ~Reports from Three Zoos in Hokkaido~
・Bear Farms in Hokkaido

Lifestyle
・Floral Remedies: Healing for the Mind〜Gentian and Gorse〜
・Life in the Forest (58): Visiting Iwai-shima
・Books and Audio Materials
・Review Your Lifestyle Know-How

Global News

National Network Activities

ALIVE Office Announcement

Letters
 
Information


ALIVE
No.107
2013 Summer

Preface

CONTENTS

The Reality of Toxicity Tests that Entail Immense Animal Sacrifice

Topics Now

The Revised Act on Welfare and Management of Animals:
• Review of Basic Guidelines, Standards and Measures
• ALIVE’s Submitted Opinion on the Act's Basic Guidelines

Special Article:
The Reality of Toxicology Tests and Alternatives to Animal Testing

Experimental Animals
• Report from The 60th Annual Meeting of Japanese Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Exhibition Animals
• A Large Number of Carp Die Suddenly at Newly Established Tokyo Metropolitan Park!
• Zoo Check Report: ~Reports from Three Zoos in The Chugoku Regions~
• Jozankei Bear Farm Faces New Challenges

Livestock
• OIE Adopts New Welfare Standard for Broilers
• ALIVE Foundation Updates: First Supporting Project: “Livestock Welfare Training and Seminar for Veterinarians”

Companion Animals
• The Key to Implementing Dog ID Tags

Wildlife
• Wild Animals and Agriculture

Lifestyle
• Floral Remedies: Healing for the Mind
• Life in the Forest (56): My Recipe
• Read, See and Listen
• Review Your Lifestyle Know-How
 
Global News

National Network Activities

Alive Office Announcements
• Reports from ALIVE Get-togethers

Letters

Information


ALIVE
No.106
2013 Spring

Preface

CONTENTS

Topics Now

Misconceptions and Contradictions Concerning the Expression “Fureai” (Contact)

Topics Now
•   The Amended Act on Welfare and Management of Animals: The Progress of the Ordinance Amendments
•   Submitted Public Comments on the Draft Version of the Report on the Endangered Species Act

Wildlife
•   The Case of a Cat Trapped in Foothold Trap in Utsunomiya

Livestock
•   New Directions in Livestock Welfare

Exhibition Animals
•   Hachimantai Bear Farm Updates – Donations and Support Welcome

Special Article:
Does “Fureai” Really Nurture “Empathy for Life”?

Experimental Animals
•   Inter NICHE Wins Lush Prize
•   The 25th Report of the Japan Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments

Companion Animals
•   ALIVE’s FY 2011 Nationwide Animal Control Questionnaire Survey (Provisional Figures)
•   What Does a Life Saved Mean to Us? – Forgotten Issues: Dogs Abandoned in the Mountains

Lifestyle
•   Floral Remedies: Healing for the Mind
•   Life in the Forest (56): My Recipe
•   Read, See and Listen
•   Review Your Lifestyle Know-How
 
Global News

National Network Activities

Alive Office Announcements
•   Information About ALIVE and How You Can Make a Donation
•   Donations from Overseas Welcome (Foreign Currency Donations Accepted)
•   “Student/Young Person’s Annual Subscription” Now Available!

Information


ALIVE
No.105
2013 Winter

Preface

CONTENTS

Topics Now
Special Topic: Submit Your Opinions on The Act on Welfare and Management of Animals!
·Your Last Chance to Submit Your Opinions on the Act
·Public Comments on Amendment Ordinances
·ALIVE Opinions Submitted on the List of Specified Animals

Livestock
· Livestock Welfare Sees Some Improvements

Wild Life
·Animals That are Troubled by Radioactive Waste
·What If a Rabies Case Occurs in Japan?

Exhibition Animals
· Animals' Struggles Never End!

Animal Handling Businesses
· Monitoring Animals Kept at City Parks

Experimental Animals
· Assessment Committee Questions Experiment Results

Animals Used for Fur
· The Fur Industry Records its Biggest Profit Ever!?

Report from Germany No.2
· A Rookie Veterinarian Reports from Germany

Opinion
· Preventing Illness by Practicing Gogyo Shikitai

Lifestyle
· Floral Remedies: Healing for the Mind
· Life in the Forest (55): "Tough Farming"/ My Recipe
·Read/See and Listen
·Review Your Lifestyle Know-How

Global News

National Network Activities
· How the Dog ID Tag Program Can be Implemented at The Municipal Government Level

ALIVE Office Announcements
·New Office Administration Started
·ALIVE Foundation Launched

Information

CONTENTS

Topics Now
Special Topic: Improved Welfare and Management of Animals Act
· Main Points of Revision
· What was Discussed in the Diet: The Revision Process of the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals

Specified Animals
· Specified Animals: Loopholes in the Regulations

The Invasive Alien Species Acts
·Serving Live Bullfrogs Banned!

Animal Experiments
· What Was Tokyo Institute of Technology Trying to Hide?

Exhibition Animals
· What is Real "Happiness" for Bears?

Wildlife
· The IUCN Discussions on Bear Farms

Livestock Animals
· Is Livestock Suffering Increasing in Japan?

Report from Germany No.1
· A Rookie Veterinarian Reports from Germany

Opinion
· Cancer is Not a Threat
· Applying Alternative Treatments to Five Major Diseases

Lifestyle
· Floral Remedies: Healing for the Mind ~ Cherry Plum and Mimulus ~
· Life in the Forest (54): "Tough Farming"/ My Recipe
·Read/See and Listen
·Review Your Lifestyle Know-How: "Self Massage Using Scent"

Let's Vitalize Our Activities Together
National Network Activities
Global News
Secretariat/Headquarters Main Activities
Letters
Information


ALIVE
No.103
2012 Summer

CONTENTS

No Laws and No Way to Protect Animals

Topics Now
Special Topic: The Revised Welfare and Management of Animals Act: Pros and Cons

• The Revised Act Represents Progress Except for Lab Animals
• Lab Animals Await "Black Ships!"


Special Topic: The Revised Welfare and Management of Animals Act: Stop the Keeping of Specified Animals


Specified Animals
• Specified Animals: Loopholes in the Regulations

The Invasive Alien Species Act
• Serving Live Bullfrogs Banned!
• Don't Keep Dangerous Animals
• Problems Mount Over Bear Farms
• Reduce The Number of Unscrupulous Pet Shops

Livestock Animals
• Regulations in Germany Include Livestock Welfare

Experimental Animals
• The Hypocrisy of "Close Relationships with Animals Scheduled to Be Killed"
• Animal Experiments for Cosmetic Products
• Good News on Animal Experiments


OPINION
• Welfare for Human and Welfare of Animals
• Latrogenesis
• Flower Remedies: Healing for the Mind ~ Rescue Cream: Aspen~

Lifestyle
• Life in the Forest (53): "An Earthquake Measure? Protective Fencing for Deer in the Backyard
• My Recipe
• Read/Watch/Listen: "A Story of a Sparrow"/"Medicine and Hypothesis"

Global News
National Network Activities
Dog ID Holder Report]
Information from the ALIVE Office]
Letters
Information


ALIVE
No.102
2012 Spring

CONTENTS

From “Animal Protection” to “Animal Welfare”

Topics Now
Special Topic: The Progress of Welfare and Management of Animals Act Amendment

• From Animal Protection to Animal Welfare
• Comprehensive Amendment to the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals Act
• Measures to Effectively Implement 8-Week-Old Regulation
• Is Implementation of the Welfare of Experimental Animals Possible?
• Niigata’s Success Story: A Reduction in the Number of Destroyed Animals


Animal Public Administration
• Niigata’s Success Story: A Reduction in the Number of Destroyed Animals
• Nationwide Animal Control Questionnaire Survey 2010 


Livestock Animals
• Purchasing Eggs Without Thinking About How the Birds Were Raised and Treated


Exhibition Animals
• Welfare of Specified Animals Essential
• Elephants Need Communication with Their Peers and Keepers


Wildlife
• Halting the Traffic in International Rare Species and Treatment of Smuggled Animals


Animal Experiment
• Information Fully Disclosed!
• Statistics: Number of Animals Used in Experiments in the USA
• Nearly 100 Macaques Bred for Experimental Purposes in Japan
• Animals Imported into Japan for Experiments


Opinion
• Choice in Medical Treatment
• Wake Up and Catch Medical Fraud Cases
• Flower Remedies: Healing for the Mind ~ Rescue Remedy ~

Lifestyle
• Life in the Forest (52): “Saving Energy by Reducing Consumption”
• My Recipe
• Read/Watch/Listen: “Want to Live Longer? Then Avoid Medical Treatment”
“Healing Power and Curing Power”
• Review Your Lifestyle Know-How: “Cleaning Spray”


Global News
National Network Activities
Information from the ALIVE Office
Letters  
Information



CONTENTS

Topics Now
Special Topic: Act on Welfare and Management of Animals Amendment
· To Obtain Maximum Results from the Amendment
· Suggestions and Advice on the Amendment
· Experimental Animals are Still Left Behind
· Include the Concept of Biodiversity in the Amended Law

School Animals
· Problems with School Animals

Exhibition Animals
· The Current Situation at Hachimantai Bear Farm/Advice on How to Improve the Farm
· Why Import Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) for Zoos?

Animal Experiments
· Animal Experiment Facilities in Natural Disasters
· The 24th Report from Japanese Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments
· The Truth about Medical Scandals and The Facade in the Name of Animal Experiments

Oversea Laws
· The Amended Animal Protection Law in South Korea

Opinion
· Compensate for Medical Treatment Using Alternative Methods by Public Health Insurance.

Lifestyle
· Life in the Forest (51): “Whither the Future of Japan?”
· Read/See and Listen: “Sayonara Zoos”
· Review Your Lifestyle Know-How: ”Baking Powder”

Overseas News
National Network Activities
2011Secretariat/Headquarters Main Activities
Letters


ALIVE
No.100
2011 Autumn



Happiness of Living with Animals

ALIVE and AVA-net Merge

CONTENTS

Topics Now
Law

· Revision of the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals
· ALIVE Submits Opinion Concerning Animal Handling Businesses Provision
· Problems with Animal Handling Business Ads

Companion Animals
· In Need of Improvement: Local Government Dog/Cat Keeping Facilities
· How We Can Reduce the Number of Dogs Destroyed and Taken to Pounds

Exhibition Animals
· Animals Abandoned to Die

Animal Handling Businesses
· Don’t Keep Wild Animals as Pets!

Wildlife
· Heisei “Battle of The Monkey and The Crab” in Fuji-Sanroku (6)

Livestock Animals
· Abandoned Animals in Fukushima No-Go Zone
· US Federal Law: Towards Improved Treatment of Egg Laying Hens

Experimental Animals
· Animal Experiment Facilities Guide
· Animal Experiment Researchers Show Antipathy Toward Regulations
· Think About Animal Experiments and What We Can Do
· They Say, “They Are Doing Their Job”?
Animal Experiment Case Files in Japan
· USA: Registration and Inspection of Animal Experiment Facilities
· Information Disclosure: Opportunity to State Opinions Granted in Administrative Litigation Case

Life Manipulation
· Genetic Modification Basis Guide (16)

Lifestyle
· Life in the Forest (50): “Talking to Myself”
· Recommended Film: “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”
· Know-How: Metabolic Activation Method

Global News
Japan Network Activities
Letters from Readers
Information

CONTENTS

Topics Now
Law

· Disagreeing with the Deregulation of Traps
·Animal-related Issues in Areas Close to the Crippled Fukushima Nuclear Plant
· Animals in the Areas Affected by Crippled Fukushima Plant
· Delays in Rescues Create Huge Problems for Animals
· Fukushima: Animal-related Telephone Consultation Services and Their Activities
· Tochigi: Countless Dogs and Cats Await Their Owners
· Niigata: Evacuating with Animals
· Saitama: Evacuation Facilities Establish Space for Pets

Life Style
· Life in the Forest (49): No More Nuclear Power
· Recommended Books:The Age of Empathy, Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat
· Know-How: Handmade Summer Calming Aromatherapy Spray

Letters from Readers
Information

 

ALIVE
No.98
2011/5-6

Special Edition

Title: Unprecedented Disater and

Animal Rescue

CONTENTS

Special Edition:Unprecedented Disaster and Animal Rescue

Topic Now
Special Articles
· Animals in the Affected Areas and Biodiversity.
· [Fukushima] Established “Pet Consultation Service.”
· [Miyagi & Fukushima] What You See after Tsunami and The Nuclear Power Plant Accident.
· [Miyagi] Municipal Animal Administrations and Confusion in Rescue Efforts.
· [Ibaraki] Absolutely Necessary: Shelters that Accept Evacuees with Pets.
· [Niigata] Work closely with Municipal Office to Implement Effective Measures.
· Rescuing Animals in the Affected Areas: Sent Petition to the Concerned Governmental Bodies.

Lifestyle
· Life in Forest (48): Change Our Value System and Redefine Our Lifestyle.
· Recommended Books: “Country Living Modestly.”
· Know-How: Handmade: Aromatherapy in Disasters

Letters from Readers
Information

 

ALIVE
No.97 2011/3-4


Ban on Abandonment of Pet Fish

CONTENTS

Topics Now
Law

· Public Comment on Regulating Animal Handling Businesses
· Amendment of Act on Welfare and Management of Animals
· Regulating Various Kinds of Animal Handling Businesses
· Resolutions for Complaints came to Local Governments

Environmental Education Interview
· The Place Where Saves Life “Osakana Post (Fish Shelter)”

Global News
· USA: Impacts of Biodiversity on The Emergence and Transmission of Infectious Diseases
· USA: AVMA Emphasizes The Importance of Animal Welfare Act
· USA: Animal Welfare Act Gains Power to Speak Out for Animals

Wildlife
Serial Essay
·Heisei “Battle of The Monkey and The Crab” in Fuji-Sanroku Special Edition
·A Bear Found in Amusement Park (2)

Life Style
· Life in the Forest(48):Protect The Japanese ·Dormouse in Abnormal Weather
· Recommended Books: "Food Inc.” etc.
· Know-How: Handmade Toothpaste

Letter from Readers
Information


ALIVE
No.96 2011/1-2

Biodiversity and appropriate Care

CONTENTS

Topics Now
Law
· Why do people want to cull wild animals? 3

Amendment of Act on Welfare and Management of Animals
· Enforce the Regulation on Animal Handling Businesses
· Seek Transparency in the Pet Industry (Lecture Report)

Global News
· Mass Extinction of Species/Problems of Mass-Produced Dairy Farms

Biodiversity
· 10 Year Action Plan to Protect Earth
· COP 10 Report

Serial Essay
Heisei “Battle of The Monkey and The Crab” in Fuji-Sanroku(4) Special Edition
·A Bear Found in Amusement Park

Life Style
· Life in the Forest(47): Encounter with a Bear
· Recommended Books: "The Omnivore's Dilemma
· Know-How: How to Improve Poor Blood Circulation

Letter from Readers
Information


ALIVE
No.95 2010 /11-12

What is “All Life in a Viable Environment”?

CONTENTS

Topics Now 2
Biodiversity in Society and Our Daily Life

Act on Welfare and Management of Animals
·How Do You Eliminate Corrupted Animal Handling Businesses?
·Common Complaints against Corrupted Animal Handling Businesses
·Regulate Wild Animal Businesses!
·The Problems with Dog Infectious Diseases and Breeders

Global News
·Animal Hording
·Toxic Algae Killing Sea Otters
·Consumers Unaware of Animal Welfare
·Performing Bears Mistreated in China

Wildlife
Serial Essay: Heisei “Battle of the Monkey and the Crab” in Fuji-Sanroku(4)

Life Style
·Life in the Forest(46):What Bears Feel and Suffer
·Recommended Books:<Illustrated Book> Biodiversity and Modern Life
·Know-How: Influenza Prevention

Information


ALIVE
No.94 2010 /9-10

All Animal Has Right to Live

CONTENTS

Topics Now
Biodiversity

Law
·Animal Welfare and Management Promotion Plan
·Need to Regulate Corrupted Animal Handling Businesses
·Amendment Schedule of Act on Welfare and Management of Animals

Intervew
·Personhood of Nonhuman Animals : Dr. Steven Wise Interview

From Alive Office
·ALIVE Becomes NPO

Livestock Animals
·Livestock Welfare and Consumers:Survey Results

Wildlife
·Serial Essay: Heisei “Battle of The Monkey and The Crab” in Fuji-Sanroku(3)
·Leg-hold Traps: Prefectural and City Governments Survey Results

Global News
·The Sea Otter Helps Prevent Global Warming

Life Style
·Life in the Forest(45) : More Self Sufficient Life
·Recommended Books:

Letters from Readers
Information


ALIVE
No.93 2010 /7-8

Biodiversity and Life Style

CONTENTS

Topics Now
· Act on Welfare and Management of Animals Revision Has Begun
· Issues with Act on Welfare and Management of Animals Revision

Livestock Animals
· Biodiversity, Foot and Mouth Decease, Animal Welfare

Manipulation of Life
· Genetic Manipulation Using Irradiation

Biodiversity
· Biodiversity: What We Can Do.

Wild Life
· Heisei “Battle of The Monkey and The Crab” in Fuji-Sanroku (2)

Serial Essay: History of Animal Protection Policies in Japan (2)
· Was Japan Animal and Bird Heaven Until Edo Era?

Global News
· Depletion of Biodiversity

Life Style
· Life in the Forest (44): The Sentiment of Deer.
· Recommended Book:”Living Outdoor, People and Animals” etc.

Information

CONTENTS

Topics Now
Biodiversity

·Laws and Regulations to Protect Biodiversity

Biodiversity
Feeding Wild Animals and Its Problems

Wild Animals
Heisei “Battle of The Monkey and The Crab” in Fuji-Sanroku(1)
Leg-Hold Trap to Conserve Ibises!?

Serial Essay : Animals and Law
Problems with Purchasing Pets

Aquariums
Objection! Orca Trade

Education
How You Start Being Involved

Global News
Puppy Mills in UK

Serial Essay : History of Animal Protection Policies in Japan(1)
Policies for Treatment of Animals in the Japanese History

Life Style : Life in the Forest (42)
Is Feeding Wild Animals a Good Idea?
No meat cooking

Recommended Book:
The Whole Hog: Exploring the Extraordinary Potential
of Pig
Know-How:Hay Fever Treatment

Letter from Readers
Information


ALIVE
No.91 2010 /3-4

Improve Livestock Welfare


CONTENTS

Topics Now
Lecture: The Validity of Animal Protection and Management Plan

Law
Enforce the Regulations on Animal Dealer
-Need Law to Regulate Corrupted Animal Dealers
Regulate the Sale of Leg-Hold Traps!
-Paradoxical Reality: Leg-Hold Traps are Available on the Internet.

Livestock Animals
How are the Dairy Cows in Japan treated?
-Dairy Cows Spend Their Entire Life in a Space as Small as One Tatami-mat
Animal Welfare in Europe
-Livestock Welfare and Conscious Consumers in EU:
Would the Idea of Livestock Welfare be Established in Asia?
-Symposium on Livestock Welfare of Korea, Japan and Taiwan will be Held in Korean.

Global News
Mark Twain: The First Advocate on Animal Welfare in the U.S.

Life Style
Life in the Forest (42): Public Pounds, Dogs and Cats and Their Long Night
Recommended Movie:OCEANS
Know-How:How to Beat Hay Fever

From ALIVE Office
ALIVE Activities Report 2009

Information



ALIVE
No.90 2010 / 1-2

Save Wildlife from Extinction

CONTENTS
Topics Now
Law

"Laws that Really Protect Animals” Symposium

Companion Animals
Amagasaki-city, Hyugo Prefecture, Government
Accepted Hundreds of Dogs from Breeder
Serial Essay : Animals and Law

Wildlife
The Way to Save Tigers from Extinction
ALIVE Submitted Opinions about Treatment of
Japanese Macaques
Dangers of Using Wildlife for Commercial
Purposes: Selling Culled Dear Meat

Education
Understanding Animal Welfare Accurately

Global News
Michigan Lawmakers Pass New Animal Welfare Law

Life Style
Life in the Forest (41):Workshop about Asian Black Bears
Recommended Books:Rebelling Animals
Eco-Friendly Living: Bicycling

Letters from Readers
Guilty Verdict for Abuse of Japanese Macaque "Cora"
Information


ALIVE
No.89 2009 /11-12

Do Schools Really Need to Keep Animals?


Topics Now
Law
EXILE “Love Animals” Poster

Companion Animals
Special Program on Fuji Television “News Japan” Revealed “The Reality of Pet Industry”

Zoos
Why do zoos exist?

Education
Rabbits at Elementary Schools: School is Not a Good Place for Rabbit Caring

Serial Essay:Animals and Law
Regulation of Pet Food Safety

Global News
Investigation: Animal Abuse at Slaughter House
Animal Welfare and Animal Protection Organizations in Korea

Life Style
Life in the Forest (40):Summer 2009: Election, Bears and Bees
Recommended Books:Japanese Honeybees will Save Agriculture in Japan?
Smart Living

Letters from Readers
Information



ALIVE
No.88 2009 / 09-10

The Passion of Pets

Law
Revise Act of Welfare and Management of Animals to Stop Corrupt Animal Handling Businesses

Companion Animals
ALIVE Representative Urged Enforcement of Welfare and Management of Animals on NHK News Program

Exhibition Animals
ALIVE Survey Revealed Care Condition of Zoo/Companion Japanese Macaques

Education
Animals at Elementary Schools: Form of Small Animal Abuse

Global News
China Plans First Animal Welfare Law
Animal Welfare and Animal Protection Organizations in Korea

Life Style
Life in the Forest (39):Agriculture and More
Recommended Books:"Handbook of Primate Husbandry and Welfare"
Smart Living

Letters from Readers
Information


ALIVE
No.87 2009 / 07-08

Animal Welfare Activities without Borders

Fish Farming Welfare: Unhealthy Bait and Stressful Environment

Law
Petition Requesting to “Enforce Measures against Animal Abuse Submitted to House of Representatives and House of Councilors” Submitted

Livestock Animals
Fish Firming : Fish Farming Welfare: Unhealthy Bait and Stressful Environment

Special Article: Korea
ALIVE Spoke in International Conference on Animal Welfare
ALVE’s Interview: Issues with Dog Meat Industry and Consumption in Korea

Global News
FAO Established “The Gateway to Farm Animal Welfare” Site

Life Style
Life in the Forest (38): Non-tillage Direct Sowing Cultivation and Agriculture

Recommended Books
“Fruitless Fall: The Collapse of the Honey Bee and the Coming Agricultural Crisis”

Member’s Voice
Information


ALIVE
No.86 2009 / 05-06

Welfare is necessary also for primates.

ALIVE investigated the captive conditions of Japanese Macaque in a laboratory.

 

Special Article
Nationwide investigation of Japanese Macaque's captive codition
-Purpose to keep Japanese Macaque and kept total in Japan
-Japanese Macaque confined in laboratory

Livestock Animals
ALIVE's  Opinion Against Cloned Animals Meat

The domestic animal welfare is gradually becoming a public opinion

Interview
-Animal welfare is a common problem to Asia

Serial Essay:Animals and Law

Global News

Life Style
Vegetarian Recipes

Letters from Members and Information


ALIVE
No.85 2009 / 03-04

 

Learn about Biodiversity

Law
Biodiversity and People

Livestock Animals
Anticipated Future of Livestock Welfare in Japan ~ The Stress Dairy Cattle Experiences
ALIVE Research: The Environment of Swine Care in Japan

Wild Animals
Cohabitating with Wild Animals

Serial Essay:Animals and Law
Hunting Dog, Tammy: Result of Animal Abuse and Abandonment Report

Companion Animals
1st Pet Food Safety Regulation in Japan Established

Global News
No.1 Cause of Zoo Elephant Death is Stress and Lack of Exercising

From ALIVE Office
2008 ALIVE Activities and Researches

Life Style
Role of Wildlife Protection and Proper Hunting Inspector
Vegetarian Recipes

Recommended Books
“Humane Wild Nuisance Animal Control” and more books.
Cures for Tired Eyes(2)

Letters from Members and Information


ALIVE
No.84 2009 / 01-02

Title: Livestock Welfare and Environmental Issues

Law
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sets Livestock
Welfare Standards
ALIVE Research: Care Environment of Laying Hens

Livestock Animals
Anticipated Future of Livestock Welfare in Japan ~ Japan's Food and
Forage Self-sufficiency Ratio Remains Low
Small Farm Sanctuary Takes Cattle that was about to be Killed into Care

Animal Hoarding
Shizuoka Prefecture: Animals are Rescued by the Local Government and Local People
Some Local Governments Implemented Application System for those Who Keep Great Number of Animals

Serial Report
Resident of Earth “Whale”: Whales Accidently Captured with Fixed Shore Net
Animals and Law: Pet Adoption Swindlers Trail

Global News
OIE (The World Organization for Animal Health): The 2nd Animal Welfare International Meeting

Life Style
Wild Animals and People
Vegetarian Recipes
Recommended Books: “The List of Endangered Spices.”
Cures for Tired Eyes(1)

Letters from Members
Ask ALIVE about Your Pet Problems

Information


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