Maggie Herskowitz, Author at Faunalytics

Oct 9 2025 | Maggie Herskowitz

“Farmers Love Their Animals!” Yes, That’s The Problem

Feelings of guilt and trauma about animal slaughter are not uncommon in U.K. animal farmers, who experience higher rates of suicide than average. READ MORE

Sep 15 2025 | Maggie Herskowitz

Stress Reduction For Rodents In Laboratories: Better, But Not Great

Researchers conducted analyses of over 200 studies on rats and mice in laboratories and concluded that “enriched” housing leads to reduced stress and improved health. READ MORE

Jul 15 2025 | Maggie Herskowitz

How Do We Have Healthy, Happy Guinea Pigs?

Guinea pigs are popular companion animals, but little is known about their welfare in homes. Researchers examined data from over 1,000 guardians to see what kind of care their guinea pigs are given. READ MORE

May 14 2025 | Maggie Herskowitz

Tiny Companions, Big Personalities: How Caregivers See Rats

Close to 300 rat caregivers responded to a survey about rat personality, most commonly describing them with positive adjectives like “friendly” and “affectionate.” READ MORE

Sep 3 2024 | Maggie Herskowitz

Self-Monitoring Helps People Eat Less Meat

How effective is an online, self-regulated program at helping people achieve their goal of eating less meat? This study found encouraging results. READ MORE

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Maggie Herskowitz

“Farmers Love Their Animals!” Yes, That’s The Problem

Stress Reduction For Rodents In Laboratories: Better, But Not Great

How Do We Have Healthy, Happy Guinea Pigs?

Tiny Companions, Big Personalities: How Caregivers See Rats

Self-Monitoring Helps People Eat Less Meat

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