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Horse Flu Crisis and Animal Rights Advocacy
The 1872 horse flu crisis in New York City spurred the young founder of the ASPCA to advocate for animal rights. This historical event highlights the moral arguments used by early animal welfare advocates.
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Scientific American
In 1872, New York’s devastating epizootic gave the ASPCA’s young founder a powerful moral argument for animal protection
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