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Evaluation

Aug 7 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

Pet Food’s Surprising Role In Climate Change

How big is your dog’s carbon pawprint? This paper explores the climate impacts of pet food and weighs vegan diets as an alternative. READ MORE

Aug 6 2025 | Nino O'shea-Nejad

How Instagram Influencers Spread Nutrition Misinformation

A few dozen high-profile Instagram accounts are misleading millions with anti-plant, pro-carnivore nutrition claims. READ MORE

Aug 5 2025 | Jessica Whiting

All Cows Feel Pain, But Not All Get Pain Relief

Despite clear evidence of pain, many farmed cows are denied pain relief for common on-farm procedures due to lingering misperceptions and practical limitations. READ MORE

Aug 1 2025 | Michael Kisley

People Judge Dog Emotions By Situations, Not Signals

People rely heavily on surrounding details — like objects and other people nearby — when deciding what a dog is feeling. And they’re often wrong. READ MORE

Jul 31 2025 | Mia Elliott

Global Commercial Wild Animal Farming: What We Know

Fragments of data help tell the story of commercial wild animal farming, a growing worldwide industry that warrants greater scrutiny and transparency. READ MORE

Jul 30 2025 | Ahmmad Brown

From Performative To Transformative: Navigating Equity & Inclusion Across A Diverse Animal Advocacy Movement

This report explores how farmed animal advocacy orgs can meaningfully integrate DEI into their missions and practices without compromising strategic clarity. Grounded in qualitative interviews with BIPOC advocates and movement leaders, as well as desk research on over 200 organizations, it examines persistent barriers to inclusion and offers pathways for transformation. READ MORE

Jul 30 2025 | Nino O'shea-Nejad

Big Ag Blocked Diet-Based Climate Campaigns

For decades, U.S. animal agriculture groups have opposed public campaigns linking meat reduction to climate action — often through public relations, science, and political influence. READ MORE

Jul 29 2025 | Ian Hammond

Farmed Tilapia Welfare In Egypt

Tilapia farming is the cornerstone of Egyptian aquaculture. So what does the current state of tilapia welfare look like for one of the world’s leading producers? READ MORE

Jul 28 2025 | Tara Gannon

Are Animal Videos Comedy Or Tragedy?

Animal videos on social media platforms are often viewed as entertainment, but some may inadvertently showcase animal suffering. This study aimed to understand whether users see the difference. READ MORE

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