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Dec 7 2020 | Martine Klock Fleten

Reducing Farmed Animal Suffering With Information About Welfare Labels

A study from Australia looks at whether providing information about the welfare standards of different labels makes consumers more willing to buy labeled products. READ MORE

Oct 26 2020 | Adina Nadler

The Invisible Plastic In Marine Animals

A study of 5 different species of fish sold for food found that every species tested contained traces of microplastic, with certain species more contaminated than others. READ MORE

Sep 29 2020 | Andrea Polanco

Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Dairy Cow Welfare?

Scientists explore how a farm enhanced with artificial intelligence monitoring can measure and help reduce dairy cows’ body temperature to fight heat stress. READ MORE

Sep 4 2020 | Stuart Babcock

Negative Media Events & Public Attitudes Towards Animal Welfare

Media campaigns exposing inhumane industry practices are an important part of animal advocacy. This study examined the effects of negative media on perceptions of the meat industry in Australia. READ MORE

Jul 6 2020 | Lukas Jasiunas

Companion Animals And Suicide Prevention: A First Look

Researchers find preliminary evidence to suggest that caring for a companion animal could help to prevent suicide in some older people. READ MORE

Jun 30 2020 | Faunalytics

Managing Cats In Indigenous Australian Communities

This article reviews 13 studies of cat population management strategies to propose a humane, effective, and culturally appropriate way of stabilizing their numbers. READ MORE

May 11 2020 | Trent Davidson

Prejudice And Speciesism Becoming More Recognizable

This study shows that the public perceives speciesists just as poorly as people who display other forms of prejudice, such as racism, sexism, or homophobia. We look at the implications for advocates. READ MORE

Apr 29 2020 | Mia Rishel

The Battery Ban And Beyond: Layer Hen Welfare Internationally

Our latest blog provides a comparison of regulatory and market dynamics in three countries that show some hope for layer hen welfare improvements. READ MORE

Mar 25 2020 | Sara Streeter

A Suggested Code Of Conduct For Wildlife Tourists

Wildlife tourism is exploding in popularity. But with this popularity comes overcrowding, stressed animals, and degraded ecosystems. How can we do better? READ MORE

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