Andrea Polanco, Author at Faunalytics

May 4 2021 | Andrea Polanco

The Extent To Which Wildlife Avoid Human Activity

A study of a Canadian provincial park finds that 13 different species avoided trails and roads where human recreational activity had just occurred. The implications may be far-reaching. READ MORE

Dec 8 2020 | Andrea Polanco

Horseracing And Beliefs About Naturalness

Interviews with industry representatives and animal advocates reveal how ‘naturalness’ is used to support or oppose horse racing, which may then impact horse welfare. READ MORE

Nov 2 2020 | Andrea Polanco

The Difficulty Of Comparing GHG Emissions From Different Cow Farms

This report challenges the assumption that industrial farming is a practical solution to combating the climate effects of cow meat and dairy farming. READ MORE

Sep 29 2020 | Andrea Polanco

Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Dairy Cow Welfare?

Scientists explore how a farm enhanced with artificial intelligence monitoring can measure and help reduce dairy cows’ body temperature to fight heat stress. READ MORE

Sep 21 2020 | Andrea Polanco

Public Concerns About Animal Welfare Influence Policy Decisions

This paper brings together farmed animal welfare researchers and industry stakeholders to discuss how consumer values drives companies to improve animal welfare. READ MORE

Aug 7 2020 | Andrea Polanco

How Cows Are ‘Designed’ By Farmers And Social Values

Modern-day cow breeds reflect societal values about what cows should look like and how they should behave. This paper looks at the phenomenon of farmed animal design. READ MORE

Apr 6 2020 | Andrea Polanco

Do Food Package Labels Mislead Consumers, Or Are They Misleading Themselves?

Up to 58% of U.S. adults admit they would pay extra for redundantly-labeled foods like ‘non-GMO’ salt, and ‘gluten-free’ orange juice, among others. READ MORE

Mar 23 2020 | Andrea Polanco

Why We Need Proper Ethical Guidelines On Animal Research

Bioethicists argue that a ‘Belmont Report’ – a document which outlines ethical guidelines for human research – is long overdue for non-human animal research. READ MORE

Mar 9 2020 | Andrea Polanco

Human Pressure On Wild Animal Habitats

Human activities infringe on the home ranges of 85% of wild species, with those close to extinction and those with smaller habitats being the most vulnerable. READ MORE

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Andrea Polanco

The Extent To Which Wildlife Avoid Human Activity

Horseracing And Beliefs About Naturalness

The Difficulty Of Comparing GHG Emissions From Different Cow Farms

Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Dairy Cow Welfare?

Public Concerns About Animal Welfare Influence Policy Decisions

How Cows Are ‘Designed’ By Farmers And Social Values

Do Food Package Labels Mislead Consumers, Or Are They Misleading Themselves?

Why We Need Proper Ethical Guidelines On Animal Research

Human Pressure On Wild Animal Habitats

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