Attitudes Archives - Page 229 of 255

Apr 6 2009 | Faunalytics

Naming Cows Improves Milking Temperament

According to this study, about half of U.K. farmers believe that positive human contact such as calling cows by their individual names improves milk production. READ MORE

Mar 31 2009 | Faunalytics

Charity’s Existential Dilemma

Non-profits need to start asking the right questions to get a deeper understanding of their work and effectiveness in order to maximize the difference they are making. READ MORE

Mar 28 2009 | Faunalytics

Back To The Drawing Board: Rethinking Advocacy

The idea of using small victories to slowly improve the status of animals is the norm within animal advocacy. But James Gustave Speth argues that these efforts do nothing to fight the underlying cause and that advocates need to invest more into institutional change. READ MORE

Mar 24 2009 | Faunalytics

Don’t Flatter Yourself: Why Survey Research Can Be Flawed

People’s subconscious behavior can negatively affect the validity of statistics and surveys, with differences in culture affecting the kind of subconscious behaviors. READ MORE

Mar 24 2009 | Faunalytics

Are Women More Generous? New Study Sheds Light on Donation Behavior

Based on a series of experiments, researchers conclude that women place more importance on being moral and that donations are based on identity overlap. READ MORE

Mar 15 2009 | Faunalytics

Beef Demand Determinants Project

This study found that price fluctuations had only modest effects on meat demand but instead other factors were more important to determine meat consumption. READ MORE

Mar 15 2009 | Faunalytics

Views On The 3Rs, Survey Report – 2008

This survey on scientists found that although there is generally a strong understanding of the definition of the 3Rs, there remains a lot of confusion over the definition of refinement. READ MORE

Mar 3 2009 | Faunalytics

Estimating The Benefits Of Farm Animal Welfare Legislation

Using the contingent valuation method, researchers have found that the estimated benefits of EU legislation on banning battery cages outweigh the costs. READ MORE

Mar 1 2009 | Faunalytics

Dutch Consumers Want End To Killing Layer Males

Sixty percent of the public in the Netherlands wants the industry to implement an alternative to the killing of day-old male chicks from layer flocks, according to a survey published by Wageningen University. READ MORE

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Naming Cows Improves Milking Temperament

Charity’s Existential Dilemma

Back To The Drawing Board: Rethinking Advocacy

Don’t Flatter Yourself: Why Survey Research Can Be Flawed

Are Women More Generous? New Study Sheds Light on Donation Behavior

Beef Demand Determinants Project

Views On The 3Rs, Survey Report – 2008

Estimating The Benefits Of Farm Animal Welfare Legislation

Dutch Consumers Want End To Killing Layer Males

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