Stephen Vrla, Author at Faunalytics

Jun 13 2024 | Stephen Vrla

When Wild Animal Traps Harm Companion Animals

Traps used to catch and kill wild animals for their fur can also injure or kill cats and dogs. What is the scope of this harm in Canada, and what can advocates do to mitigate it? READ MORE

May 6 2024 | Stephen Vrla

Individual Vs. Population Welfare At Zoos And Aquaria

Measuring welfare for individual animals is different from measuring population-wide welfare. These authors argue that zoo and aquarium professionals should use both methods together. READ MORE

Mar 18 2024 | Stephen Vrla

Will Consumers Accept Precision-Fermented Egg Products?

Precision fermentation allows for the creation of egg proteins without exploiting chickens. What factors influence consumers’ willingness to consume these products? READ MORE

Nov 14 2023 | Stephen Vrla

Investigating U.S. Support For Broiler Chicken Welfare

To what extent do people in the U.S. support companies’ adoption of the Better Chicken Commitment, and how do their beliefs about chicken cognition influence their support? READ MORE

Jul 21 2023 | Stephen Vrla

What Drives Dairy Farmers To Support Welfare Measures?

This paper looks at policies that could reduce the number of unwanted male dairy calves and improve dairy cow welfare. But would farmers pay to support these policies, and if so, why? READ MORE

May 9 2023 | Stephen Vrla

Analyzing The Value Of Sentience Legislation

Many countries have enacted legislation recognizing the sentience of nonhuman animals. But is this the most effective way to improve animal lives? READ MORE

Feb 27 2023 | Stephen Vrla

Do Financial Downturns Encourage Animal Guardianship?

Using the 2007-2008 U.S. financial crisis as a case study, this research paper explores whether times of financial hardship lead to more animal adoptions. READ MORE

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When Wild Animal Traps Harm Companion Animals

Individual Vs. Population Welfare At Zoos And Aquaria

Will Consumers Accept Precision-Fermented Egg Products?

Investigating U.S. Support For Broiler Chicken Welfare

What Drives Dairy Farmers To Support Welfare Measures?

Analyzing The Value Of Sentience Legislation

Do Financial Downturns Encourage Animal Guardianship?

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