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Humane Slaughter For Decapods

Researchers review current decapod crustacean slaughter methods and highlight the most humane ones, advocating for more consistent and protective legislation. READ MORE

Happy, Healthy, & Wise: Insights For Promoting Far...

Public perception of farmed animal welfare is more complicated than just thinking about animal health or natural behaviors. This paper explores the nuances of how people think about these issues. READ MORE

Dairy Cows, Allogrooming, And Welfare

Common practices of the dairy industry disrupt the naturally-occurring social networks of dairy cows. This study examines how these practices affect dairy cow social stability. READ MORE

Something’s Fishy: Protecting The Welfare Farmed Salm...

A recent paper from a team of Norwegian researchers highlights the shortcomings of the national aquaculture industry with respect to the health and living conditions of salmon. READ MORE

Faunalytics Index – July 2021

This month's Faunalytics Index includes facts and figures about pandemic companion animal adoptions, global conservation targets, humane farming issues, and much more. READ MORE

What Do Farmers Do About Cognitive Dissonance?

This is the first study to date that examines whether farmers alter their beliefs about animals’ capacity to suffer to cope with the "meat paradox." READ MORE

Certification Programs Should Incorporate Positive Welf...

Welfare doesn’t just mean avoiding harms. This study looks at how to include the concept of a good life within certification programs for farmed animals. READ MORE

While Cage-Free Is Growing, Most Laying Hens In The U.S...

About 20% of U.S. eggs produced in 2019 were sourced from cage-free operations. That number is trending upwards, but animal advocates need to keep up the pressure for further change. READ MORE

Do Countries Comply With E.U. Animal Welfare Laws?

Compliance with animal welfare laws is not automatic and requires enforcement. Which enforcement tools in the E.U. have been most effective historically, and how can we improve compliance? READ MORE

Humane Slaughter For Decapods

Happy, Healthy, & Wise: Insights For Promoting Far...

Dairy Cows, Allogrooming, And Welfare

Something’s Fishy: Protecting The Welfare Farmed Salm...

Faunalytics Index – July 2021

What Do Farmers Do About Cognitive Dissonance?

Certification Programs Should Incorporate Positive Welf...

While Cage-Free Is Growing, Most Laying Hens In The U.S...

Do Countries Comply With E.U. Animal Welfare Laws?

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Humane Slaughter For Decapods

Happy, Healthy, & Wise: Insights For Promoting Far...

Dairy Cows, Allogrooming, And Welfare

Something’s Fishy: Protecting The Welfare Farmed Salm...

Faunalytics Index – July 2021

What Do Farmers Do About Cognitive Dissonance?

Certification Programs Should Incorporate Positive Welf...

While Cage-Free Is Growing, Most Laying Hens In The U.S...

Do Countries Comply With E.U. Animal Welfare Laws?

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