Mona Zahir, Author at Faunalytics

Jun 1 2021 | Mona Zahir

Conscientious Objection To Animal Research Among Veterinary & Human Medicine Students

An Italian study finds that both human and veterinary medicine students have low rates of awareness of their right to refuse to experiment on animals and to receive alternate accommodations. READ MORE

Dec 10 2020 | Mona Zahir

Room To Breathe: Slaughterhouses And Respiratory Disorders

Slaughterhouse workers experience high levels of respiratory illness, much higher than workers in other sectors. Bioaerosols may be the culprit. READ MORE

Sep 7 2020 | Mona Zahir

Using Computer Models To Replace Animal Tests For Heart Disease

This study finds that computer simulations are accurate enough to reduce the need for animal testing when it comes to identifying a given drug’s risk of causing heart arrythmia. READ MORE

Jun 26 2020 | Mona Zahir

Plant-Based Milks: A Niche Product?

This study looks at the “niche” and “regime” dynamics of the milk industry, to help us better understand the push and pull between plant-based and conventional milks. READ MORE

Jun 15 2020 | Mona Zahir

Meat And ‘New Masculinity’

Norms around masculinity are in a process of changing around the world. This study looks at how those shifting attitudes have an effect on meat consumption and how it's perceived. READ MORE

Apr 16 2020 | Mona Zahir

Decreasing Perceived Barriers To Veganism: A Case Study With Soul Food

Many people think there are a range of perceived barriers to going vegan. Information about how to maintain a plant-based diet, followed by trying it out, can decrease those negative perceptions. READ MORE

Feb 4 2020 | Mona Zahir

Animals Used In Science: A Review Of Laws In The U.S.

If we're serious about protecting the welfare of animals used in science, we need to bolster the Animal Welfare Act, while also advocating for reduction of experiments. READ MORE

Dec 2 2019 | Mona Zahir

Ag-Gag Laws And Public Trust

Animal agriculture lobbyists have pushed for "ag-gag" laws that limit what footage advocates can show from factory farms. Research finds just the presence of such laws may erode public trust. READ MORE

Aug 30 2019 | Mona Zahir

The Political Economy Of Meat

Meat consumption is both socially and economically pervasive. This review looks at its social effects on a broad scale. READ MORE

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