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Apr 2 2026 | Meghann Cant

Improving The Welfare Of Indonesia’s Laying Ducks

Laying ducks in Indonesia 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

Dec 5 2025 | Meghann Cant

The Economic Case For A Fur Farming Ban In The European Union

An innovative study quantifies the fur industry’s hidden costs, revealing that its total societal contribution is overwhelmingly negative. READ MORE

Dec 1 2025 | Meghann Cant

Carnivorous Aquaculture Threatens Wild Fishes And Ecosystems

The demand for wild fishes as feed for European aquaculture operations is projected to increase by 70% by 2040, highlighting immense risks to marine ecosystems. READ MORE

Nov 27 2025 | Meghann Cant

The Case For A European Union-Wide “Positive List”

A positive list, which focuses on species that can be safely and humanely kept as companion animals, might just be the solution the European Union needs to address the harms of the exotic pet trade. READ MORE

Oct 21 2025 | Mia Elliott

How Diseases Impact Wild Animal Welfare, And Why It Matters

Measuring how diseases impact wild animals highlights how and why we should center their welfare in management and conservation. READ MORE

Sep 15 2025 | Maggie Herskowitz

Stress Reduction For Rodents In Laboratories: Better, But Not Great

Researchers conducted analyses of over 200 studies on rats and mice in laboratories and concluded that “enriched” housing leads to reduced stress and improved health. READ MORE

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