Trent Davidson, Author at Faunalytics

May 12 2022 | Trent Davidson

Vietnam’s Cat Meat Trade

This report outlines the laws, culture, and operations of the cat meat trade in Vietnam, and discusses how meaningful solutions must be led by local animal advocates. READ MORE

Apr 8 2022 | Trent Davidson

Animal-Assisted Therapy From A Dog’s Perspective

Therapy dogs play an important role in improving the lives of many people, yet few studies explore the welfare of the dogs. This survey of handlers explored the dimensions of their dogs’ well-being. READ MORE

Apr 7 2022 | Trent Davidson

Holding Fast Food Accountable For Chickens

Now in its third year, “The Pecking Order” report examines how major fast food chains are faring with chicken welfare. The latest report is a mixed bag of progress and setbacks. READ MORE

Feb 24 2022 | Trent Davidson

Accounting For Animal Welfare In Human Conflict

War has an immense impact on non-human animals. This paper considers consider the costs of our conflicts on non-human animals through theories of proportionality and necessity. READ MORE

Feb 15 2022 | Trent Davidson

The Overlaps Between Artificial Intelligence & Animal Welfare

A recent paper addresses AI and animal welfare, and proposes ways that we, as a society, could prevent and relieve tremendous amounts of suffering. READ MORE

Feb 7 2022 | Trent Davidson

A Brighter Future? The Consequences Of Street Lighting On Insect Populations

Public lighting at night interferes with a variety of insect behaviors. As the world becomes “brighter” at night, it could have dramatic consequences for insect populations and ecosystems as a whole. READ MORE

Nov 23 2021 | Trent Davidson

What’s The Beef? Some Meat-Eaters Are Disgusted By Meat

This study quantifies how an individual’s level of disgust felt towards meat affects their consumption. It also estimates the prevalence of “meat disgust” in the vegetarian and general population. READ MORE

Oct 15 2021 | Trent Davidson

Using Buoys To Keep Seabirds From Becoming Bycatch

An estimated 400,000+ seabirds are killed every year as bycatch in large gillnet fisheries. "Looming eye" buoys show promise in deterring the birds from resting where they might be caught. READ MORE

Oct 14 2021 | Trent Davidson

Is The U.S. Underestimating Methane Emissions From Animal Ag?

Good measurements are key to good science. A review finds that atmospheric measurements of methane are much higher than what the Environmental Protection Agency reports. READ MORE

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