Mona Zahir, Author at Faunalytics

Jul 21 2022 | Mona Zahir

Phasing Out Animal Research In The European Union

How can the E.U. transition away from animal research and toward non-animal models? These scholars present three legislative pillars. READ MORE

Apr 19 2022 | Mona Zahir

Putting Ornamental Fish Welfare On Display

Ornamental fishes are housed in aquariums as a hobby or for display. This chapter explores the unique welfare harms facing ornamental fishes throughout their lives. READ MORE

Mar 8 2022 | Mona Zahir

The Evolution Of The Dairy Industry

The U.S. dairy industry is consolidating faster than many other areas of agriculture. This report explores some of the data behind the change. READ MORE

Feb 1 2022 | Mona Zahir

Exploring The ‘Do-Gooder’s Dilemma’

A growing number of people endorse the benefits associated with adopting a meat-free diet — at least privately. This study explores why people may keep their plant-based cards close to their chests. READ MORE

Jan 3 2022 | Mona Zahir

The Social Importance Of Cow Licks

Social licking is widespread behaviour among cows and is related to social affinity and bonding, in a way that is analogous with human friendships. READ MORE

Dec 3 2021 | Mona Zahir

Urban Chinese Consumers & Cultured Meat

Urban consumers in China show a great interest in cultured meat, especially when they're provided with information that helps to explain what it is and where it comes from. READ MORE

Nov 22 2021 | Mona Zahir

Organ-On-A-Chip: Current Status & Future Potential

Manufacturing and using Organs-On-A-Chip is currently costly and difficult, but if the technology can advance far enough, it could complement and eventually replace non-human animal tests. READ MORE

Oct 19 2021 | Mona Zahir

Toward International Animal Rights

A book chapter highlights the need to push for animal rights policies to be adopted by influential international organizations, such as the United Nations. READ MORE

Jun 8 2021 | Mona Zahir

What Can GMOs Teach Us About Cultured Meat?

If the cultured meat industry gets swept up by the demands of big business and loses sight of its prosocial motivations, it could lose public trust and fail to integrate into the mainstream. READ MORE

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