Alyssa Hanes, Author at Faunalytics

Jun 18 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

Assessing Artificial Intelligence For Animal Welfare Biases

Can large language models harm animals? The novel Animal Harm Benchmark uncovers biases and blind spots in how these models talk about animals. READ MORE

Jun 6 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

The Unintended Consequences Of Slow-Growing Chickens

Slow-growing breeds of chickens suffer less, but does switching to them actually improve overall animal welfare? This study weighs the trade-offs. READ MORE

May 30 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

The State Of Farmed Duck Housing And Welfare

Ducks are one of the least studied farmed species. This review outlines what science currently says about their housing-related welfare and where more research is needed. READ MORE

May 26 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

The State Of Farmed Animal Welfare In Ghana

As a developing nation, Ghana’s animal welfare laws are minimal. This report suggests humane reforms to protect lives and livelihoods. READ MORE

May 16 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

Relief Or Reliance? How U.S. Farmers Use The Livestock Indemnity Program

This analysis critiques a disaster recovery program for U.S. farmers, evaluating producer participation trends over the past 15 years. READ MORE

May 5 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

Enriching Cow Welfare: From The Dairy Farmer’s Perspective

As attention shifts to providing farmed animals with opportunities for positive experiences, this study examines how farmers in Ontario, Canada, view enrichment and good welfare for cows used for milk production. READ MORE

Apr 29 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

Time Well Spent? Using Wild Behavior To Evaluate Captive Animal Welfare

Researchers test assumptions about what captive wild animals truly need to maintain well-being and highlight deficiencies in modern zoo practices. READ MORE

Mar 21 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

Ag-Gag Politics: How Governments Justify Secrecy In Agriculture

How do governments defend controversial laws that limit public oversight of factory farms? This study explores the rise of ag-gag laws in Canada. READ MORE

Mar 12 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

Automated Pain Detection In Farmed Animals: Promises And Problems

Can artificial intelligence truly detect animal pain? This paper assesses the ethics and effectiveness of automated pain detection in animal agriculture. READ MORE

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