Why a Ban on Fur and Foie Gras Should Matter to Ranchers
byWe are living in troubling times, my friends. Politicians want to tax farmers and ranchers for emissions and slap sin taxes on meat to…
Farming
Farmed Foxes Unlock Riddle of Domestication
byThe remarkable tale of one man’s experiment in domestication is told in How to Tame a Fox (And Build a Dog) [University of Chicago…
6 Reasons Why Banning Fur Sales Is a Very Bad Idea
byRecent proposals by Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now New York city councilors to ban fur sales should not only worry furriers who risk…
North American Fur Trade – Ahead of the Curve on Traceability
byConsumers today have expectations about everything they buy, from electronics to clothing to furniture — and manufacturers and retailers of these products are being…
Fur Bans: Society Has Much More to Lose than Fashion
byWhen animal activists pressure designers to stop using fur in their collections, or politicians to ban the sale of fur products in their cities,…
After the Siege: What Is the Future of Fur?
byPart of modern life in Western societies involves dealing with a handful of people who believe they can tell the rest of us how…
Versatile Mink Oil: An Under-Appreciated Resource
byMink oil is a by-product of fur farming with a curious history that is hugely under-appreciated today. Once touted as a magical tonic for…
Animal Welfare vs Animal Rights: An Important Distinction
byThe public debate about fur (and other animal products) is often distorted by confusion between two important concepts: animal welfare and animal rights. These…
Calling PETA: U.S. Fur Farming Is Strictly Regulated
by“Fur farms in the U.S. are the only sector of animal agriculture unregulated by the federal government,” charges People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals….