karol orzechowski, Author at Faunalytics

Apr 29 2015 | karol orzechowski

Statistics Following 46 Montana Spay/Neuter Task Force Visits To Montana Communities

There is a great deal of evidence that spay and neuter programs within shelters have the potential to create significant change in local communities. This study takes a look at a broader scope - examining the results of mobile spay and neuter projects across 46 communities in Montana. READ MORE

Apr 28 2015 | karol orzechowski

International Survey: The Future is Animal Free

Fashion trends shift as quickly as the seasons change, but longer-term, larger trends can be mapped through research. A study of 3,600 consumers, conducted by ISPO for the Italian Fur Free Alliance, looked at the trend in buying and wearing animal-free clothing, across a number of countries in the European Union. The research finds that the options for animal-free clothing products are growing in popularity by almost all measures. In addition, they are also increasingly seen as "trendy," and preferable to animal-based alternatives. READ MORE

Apr 27 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Unbearable Whiteness of Milk: Food Oppression and the USDA

Despite the massive popularity of animal-derived foods as part of a typical North American diet, many of these food and drink consumables are heavily subsidized and reliant on marketing campaigns to sustain their prominence. This study looks at the political forces that promote and subsidize milk products, specifically the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and how its dual role as a nutrition advisor and milk promoter puts it in a deep conflict of interest. The research also examines how USDA policies and milk marketing have disproportionately and negatively affected people of color in the U.S. READ MORE

Apr 24 2015 | karol orzechowski

Farming-Up Coastal Fish Assemblages Through a Massive Aquaculture Escape Event

This study looks specifically at a "massive fish farm escape event," and examines how fish farm escapes can hugely and irreversibly impact nearby marine areas. READ MORE

Apr 23 2015 | karol orzechowski

In U.S., Concern About Environmental Threats Eases

Concern in the U.S. over environmental issues has been mounting over the last few decades, despite there being considerable political controversy over certain aspects. This broad survey from Gallup finds that, for the first time in many years, Americans have decreased their level of concern overall. The research also finds that, as in previous years, people in the U.S. show more concern over issues of pollution and drinking water, than they do about broader international issues such as global warming or climate change. READ MORE

Apr 22 2015 | karol orzechowski

Welfare Implications of the Role of Breed in Dog Bite Risk and Prevention

Dog attacks can cause serious injury or even death, and when these incidents occur the media tends to lay blame on particular breeds of dog. However, painting entire breeds with a broad brush based on specific incidents can have serious implications for dogs, and has led to the creation of breed-specific legislation that prohibits the keeping of certain companion animals. This study from the American Veterinary Medical Association shows that targeting certain breeds in order to prevent dog bites is not only inaccurate, but potentially dangerous. READ MORE

Apr 21 2015 | karol orzechowski

How Do Zoo Animals Deal With Zoo Visitors?

Wild animals belong in the wild, and the best way to provide them better welfare is to essentially make the zoo as un-zoo-like as possible. READ MORE

Apr 20 2015 | karol orzechowski

Meat, Beyond the Plate: Data-Driven Hypotheses for Understanding Consumer Willingness to Adopt a More Plant-Based Diet

Understanding why people eat meat - and if they may be willing to change their diets - is of great interest to many animal advocates. This study from the U.S. looks at the phenomenon of eating meat, and tries to explain how larger groups of consumers may change their habits after being exposed to "information about the impact of meat." The study provides useful information to both scholars and advocates interested in behavior, psychology, and understanding how people construct their ethics around eating meat. READ MORE

Apr 17 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Multifactorial Role of the 3Rs in Shifting the Harm-Benefit Analysis in Animal Models of Disease

Testing on animals for biomedical research is viewed as unethical by many animal advocates. The use of animals within the field is generally governed by a patchwork of state-level and national regulations, as well as a loose set of principles called the "3 Rs" (that stand for replacement, reduction, and refinement). This paper looks at the role of the 3 Rs in the promotion of ethical practices in animal experimentation, taking the view that the consistent application of the 3 Rs can result in animal research that is ethically sound. READ MORE

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