At Least Black Bears Had a Good Day in Albany

in Animal News on June 21, 2011

The New York state Assembly overwhelmingly adopted legislation this week that outlaws sales of bear gallbladders and bile — which are used in traditional Asian medicine to treat everything from headaches and fever to liver ailments. The Senate unanimously approved the bill last week. It now goes to Gov. Cuomo’s desk.

Link: New York Daily News

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