Humane Talk features conversations with Thought Leaders in animal welfare, whose books or scientific studies focus on practical and philosophical issues regarding society's attitudes and interactions with various non-human species. Discussions with members of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) are about applying humane and ethical principles to the way veterinary medicine is practiced in America and around the world, on animals used in research, food production, and pharmacology as well as companion animals.Interviews with social scientists and authors focus on the emotional and social lives of creatures other than human.
Hosted by Tracie Hotchner
Humane Talk (1/27/2014) #8002: Tracie and Wayne talk about new federal legislation to crack down on puppy mills and discuss a rescued puppy mill dog recently adopted by a U.S. Congressman. In the 2nd half of the show, discussion turns to an important agreement between The HSUS and United Egg Producers to phase out barren battery cages and give egg-laying hens more space.
