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Nov 21 2015 | karol orzechowski

Packing Pigs In: “Stocking Density” and Welfare Concerns

Low density housing the most positive for animals, but researchers still recommend medium density because of industrial economics. READ MORE

Nov 1 2015 | karol orzechowski

Streamlining Welfare Assessments of Dairy Cows

Study shows that welfare assessments of cows used for dairy takes time and observation, and cannot be streamlined using statistical prediction. READ MORE

Oct 8 2015 | karol orzechowski

Improving Welfare to Improve Production: A Case Study in Dairy Farming

This study found that dairy cows owned by farmers who have participated in stockmanship training produce significantly more milk than cows of producers who have not. READ MORE

Sep 2 2015 | karol orzechowski

Imagining a World Without Chickens

This article speculates about what a world without chickens might look like and the impact it would have on humans. READ MORE

Aug 16 2015 | karol orzechowski

Cultured Meat As An Ecological Solution

If all meat produced in the EU-27 was replaced by cultured meat, GHG emissions would be reduced by 98.8%, land use 99.7%, and water use 94% compared to current meat production practices. READ MORE

Jul 14 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Psychology of ‘Sustainable’ Food Choices

If we want consumers to make more "sustainable" food choices, we need to let people know what's in it for them too. READ MORE

Jul 3 2015 | karol orzechowski

Compromise and Consumers: Beyond Regulations

Consumers might select products that are better for animal welfare if they are presented with a range of options, so they can choose between ethics and price. READ MORE

Jun 28 2015 | karol orzechowski

Are Chinese Consumers Willing to Pay for Animal Welfare?

Chinese consumers want better, higher quality food, and are prepared to pay for assurances about increased animal welfare. READ MORE

Jun 24 2015 | karol orzechowski

T.V. Food Documentaries and ‘The Blame Game’

Food documentaries help to promote the idea that individual choice will dig us out of systemic problems, when deeper critique and action is what is needed. READ MORE

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