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Animal Welfare – What Do People Think?

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This survey of Ohio citizens' opinions on farmed animal welfare found that a majority of residents said they are willing to pay more for higher welfare in farmed animal products.

This survey assessed how Ohio residents feel about farmed animal welfare.

62% of respondents live in a city or suburb and 4% live on a farm.

92% agreed that it is important for farm animals to be cared for.

85% feel that quality of life is important even though the animals may be used for meat production.

81% believe the well being of farm animals is as important as the well being of pets.

33% were interested in learning more about farm animals.

47% agreed that increased regulation of farm animal treatment is needed.

59% said they would be willing to pay more for humanely raised animal food products:

  • 43% are willing to pay 10% more
  • 12% said they would pay 25% more

75% feel that farm animals should be protected from pain

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Citations:

Andrew Rauch, Jeff Sharp, Social Responsibility Initiative, Ohio State University, 2004

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Animals Used for Food Attitudes English Factory Farming Living Conditions “Humane” Farming Farm Animals

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