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Oct 19 2026 | Meghann Cant

University Experiments Leave Farmed Animals With Little Protection

Records from 10 U.S. public universities show nearly 100,000 farmed animals used in experiments, teaching, and food production in a single year, with little outside oversight. READ MORE

Sep 25 2026 | Meghann Cant

India’s Exotic Pet Trade Has Outpaced Its Laws

India’s exotic pet trade has grown into a multi-million-dollar industry, but its laws on disease control, invasive species, and animal welfare haven’t kept up. READ MORE

Jun 26 2026 | Meghann Cant

Chronic Underinvestment In Animal Health Puts Everyone At Risk

This report epitomizes the old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” highlighting how underfunded animal health systems create cascading and costly risks for animals and people across the globe. READ MORE

Apr 17 2026 | Meghann Cant

The Impact Of The European Chicken Commitment

Transitioning to European Chicken Commitment standards improves food safety, but increases production costs and environmental impacts. READ MORE

Apr 14 2026 | Meghann Cant

Animal Welfare Belongs In Sustainable Development Goals

This report makes the case for integrating animal health and welfare into the United Nations’ global sustainable development framework. READ MORE

Apr 2 2026 | Meghann Cant

Improving The Welfare Of Indonesia’s Laying Ducks

In Indonesia, ducks used for eggs face severe welfare issues in battery cages. Transitioning to cage-free systems can improve their health and behavior. READ MORE

Mar 26 2026 | Meghann Cant

Fish Farming’s False Promise Of Saving The Oceans

This report deconstructs five myths used by the aquaculture industry to greenwash its ecological harms and public health risks. READ MORE

Mar 3 2026 | Dan Neilson

Contaminated Meat: An Overlooked Cause Of Urinary Tract Infections

Harmful bacteria are frequently found in animal products and are best known for causing gastrointestinal distress. This research suggests that exposure to bacteria originating from contaminated meat may contribute to urinary tract infections. READ MORE

Dec 10 2025 | Meghann Cant

Specialty Egg Premiums Affected By Market Shocks

An examination of the trends in retail premiums for common animal welfare claims on U.S. table eggs finds them vulnerable to both disease outbreaks and new state-level policies. READ MORE

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