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Publisher’s Platform: Seriously, time to ban petting zoos?

By Bill Marler on July 2, 2019
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This past weekend I woke up to the sad news of yet other injuries and a death linked to animal contact at a fair.

San Diego County health officials announced late Friday night that…
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Seriously, time to ban petting zoos?

Steer clear of fair foibles — pun intended; pigs problematic, too

By Cookson Beecher on July 21, 2017

It’s fair season, and a new crop of parents is taking excited youngsters to county and state fairs across the country so they can see the farm animals. Not only see them, but pet them…
Continue Reading Steer clear of fair foibles — pun intended; pigs problematic, too

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From fairs to nativity scenes, animal attractions harbor danger

By Cookson Beecher on December 5, 2016

Watch children when they enter a petting zoo. Just about always, their faces light up with joy at seeing the animals as their hands reach out to touch them.

Ask parents why they take children…
Continue Reading From fairs to nativity scenes, animal attractions harbor danger

Fair Lesson: Spread Soap and Water, Not E. Coli Infection

By Cookson Beecher on August 24, 2015

There was a lot of hand-washing going on during the Northwest Washington Fair last week in Lynden, WA. Yes, there were the usual farm exhibits, carnival rides, food booths, music, talent shows, and much more.
Continue Reading Fair Lesson: Spread Soap and Water, Not E. Coli Infection

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