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Oct 15 2019 | Owen Rogers

The Environmental Impact Of Leather

The entire life cycle of leather production – from the raising of cows to the initial skinning and tanning to the finishing process – has negative environmental impacts. READ MORE

Jun 20 2019 | Stuart Babcock

‘Conventional’ Vs. ‘Organic’ Cow Production: An Environmental Perspective

A study compared greenhouse gas emissions of conventional and organic cow production in Italy, finding that organic production yielded higher greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE

Feb 14 2019 | Owen Rogers

Killer Whales and Killer Plastics

A single class of chemicals - PCBs - may be responsible for the loss of entire populations of orcas. This research report explores the issue. READ MORE

Jan 29 2019 | Mona Zahir

Measuring Animal Welfare Over Time: A Case Study With Goats

Finding the best possible indicators is crucial to measuring animal welfare in a consistent way over time. READ MORE

Jan 9 2019 | Elena Nalon

The Role Of Veterinarians In Farmed Animal Welfare And Advocacy

How can we “care for the carers” and help influence the next generation of veterinary practitioners towards more empathy for farmed animals? READ MORE

Nov 22 2018 | Giuliana Miguel-Pacheco

Animals, Stress, And Kosher Slaughter

Measurment of stress hormones reveals that kosher slaughtered cows endure highly elevated levels of stress during slaughter. Pursuing animal welfare measures in religious slaughtering procedures could change that. READ MORE

Nov 19 2018 | Mona Zahir

Food Labeling And Market Segmentation Of Consumers

"Collectivists" and "individualists," who tend to care more about social and environmental justice, account for 29% of the total market and thus have significant purchasing power. READ MORE

Jun 7 2018 | Claire Yip

‘Minilivestock’: Is Farming Insects A Solution To Agriculture’s Problems?

Animal farming is among the most ecologically harmful of all human activities. Could farming insects, dubbed "minilivestock," help solve some of the food problems on the horizon? READ MORE

May 8 2018 | Owen Rogers

What’s Stopping People From Training Dogs Humanely?

People choose dog training methods based on a mix of information from a variety of sources. However, a lack of practical knowledge, mixed with a poorly regulated industry, can lead them to pick inhumane options. READ MORE

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