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Connecting Chicken Cognition And Welfare

Studying chickens’ cognition is important if we want to effectively improve their on-farm welfare. READ MORE

Viewing Farms In Virtual Reality

The animal agriculture industry is exploring virtual reality (VR) as a way to increase transparency with the public. However, consumers still view pig farming conditions with suspicion. READ MORE

Measuring A “Good Life” For Farmed Animals

An absence of pain is not pleasure. Animal welfare science increasingly recognizes that good welfare for farmed animals means they have an opportunity to enjoy their lives. READ MORE

Holding Fast Food Accountable For Chickens

Now in its third year, “The Pecking Order” report examines how major fast food chains are faring with chicken welfare. The latest report is a mixed bag of progress and [...] READ MORE

Extinguishing Barn Fires: An Urgent Animal Advocacy Iss...

In this guest blog, Animal Welfare Institute’s Allie Granger breaks down the data on barn fires in the U.S. animal agriculture industry, and what advocates can do to help. READ MORE

The Evolution Of The Dairy Industry

The U.S. dairy industry is consolidating faster than many other areas of agriculture. This report explores some of the data behind the change. READ MORE

Bone Health: The Next Frontier In Layer Hen Welfare?

With the number of cage-free commitments signed worldwide becoming hard to track, bone health might be the next frontier in improving hen welfare. Our latest blog dives in. READ MORE

Do Appeals To Animal Welfare Reduce Meat Consumption?

Getting people to eat less meat is hard. This study finds a variety of interventions can be surprisingly successful, and the more emphatic the message, the better. READ MORE

Nature-Like Fish Farm Environments Enhance Welfare

Environmental stimuli like fake water hyacinth, shelters, and amino acid supplements can reduce stress and aggressiveness among farmed Nile tilapia. READ MORE

Connecting Chicken Cognition And Welfare

Viewing Farms In Virtual Reality

Measuring A “Good Life” For Farmed Animals

Holding Fast Food Accountable For Chickens

Extinguishing Barn Fires: An Urgent Animal Advocacy Iss...

The Evolution Of The Dairy Industry

Bone Health: The Next Frontier In Layer Hen Welfare?

Do Appeals To Animal Welfare Reduce Meat Consumption?

Nature-Like Fish Farm Environments Enhance Welfare

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Connecting Chicken Cognition And Welfare

Viewing Farms In Virtual Reality

Measuring A “Good Life” For Farmed Animals

Holding Fast Food Accountable For Chickens

Extinguishing Barn Fires: An Urgent Animal Advocacy Iss...

The Evolution Of The Dairy Industry

Bone Health: The Next Frontier In Layer Hen Welfare?

Do Appeals To Animal Welfare Reduce Meat Consumption?

Nature-Like Fish Farm Environments Enhance Welfare

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