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Opening Remarks -- Thirteenth Vertebrate Pest Conference, A. Charles Crabb
Opening Remarks -- Thirteenth Vertebrate Pest Conference, A. Charles Crabb
Proceedings of the Thirteenth Vertebrate Pest Conference (1988)
As the chair of this year's conference, it is a great honor to be able to represent the 23 hard working members of the Vertebrate Pest Council. On behalf of the Vertebrate Pest Council I would like to welcome all of you to the 13th Vertebrate Pest Conference. The exchange of information and the establishment of professional relationships between people interested in vertebrate pest management certainly makes the efforts necessary to put on this conference a worthy endeavor.
Animal Rights And Vertebrate Pest Control, Dale L. Brooks
Animal Rights And Vertebrate Pest Control, Dale L. Brooks
Proceedings of the Thirteenth Vertebrate Pest Conference (1988)
ABSTRACT: Many animal rights activists are very vocal in their belief that animals are more valuable or at least equally important to humans. There is little to no compromise in their overall view that the use of animals for food, fiber, teaching, research and testing does not result in improvements for other animals or societal needs. Today's activists are well prepared and very articulate in getting their views across to the public through the press and television media. An increasing number of the public is beginning to believe the activist allegations of inhumane animal practices. The biologist can no longer …