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An especially active, vigorous advocate of a cause, esp. a political cause.

A philosophy that animals have the same rights as humans and that they should not be used for human consumption.

A philosophy that animals should be treated in a kind and caring manner.

Technology concerning the application of biological and engineering techniques to microorganisms, plants, and animals, sometimes used in the narrower sense of genetic engineering.

A cell, cell product, or organism that is genetically identical to the unit or individual from which it was derived.

Referring to certain animals whose blood temperature depends on the environment, e.g. fish and snakes.

Confinement operation

A production system where animals are raised in a relatively small area. Usually, the environment is controlled for the animals' comfort.

A prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disputation concerning a matter of opinion.

The state or quality of being cruel.

Any difficult or perplexing situation or problem.

The power or right of governing and controlling; sovereign authority.

1. An animal which, in transit in a truck or railroad car, has fallen or lain down. 2. A diseased animal unable to get up.

Embryo transfer

The removal of developing embryos from one female and their transfer into the uterus of another; it usually involves the superovulation of superior females and the transfer of their embryos in an attempt to increase the number of superior offspring.

Pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.

A system of moral principles.