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Do Cows Get Seasick?

Live cows shipped by sea from Australia to China suffer immensely, from hunger, thirst, heat, illness, injury, lack of space, and poor pen conditions. READ MORE

Connecting Chicken Cognition And Welfare

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

Research Rodents Demand Better Housing

Conventional housing causes distress for rodents used in biomedical research — an issue critical for their well-being, and perhaps that of human beings, too. 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

Could Your Dog’s Diet Be Influencing Their Behavi...

Just like us, our canine companions can survive on a poor diet, but will thrive more when their nutrition is optimal. This blog post dives into how dog diet affects [...] 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

Do Cows Get Seasick?

Connecting Chicken Cognition And Welfare

Research Rodents Demand Better Housing

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...

Could Your Dog’s Diet Be Influencing Their Behavi...

The Evolution Of The Dairy Industry

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Do Cows Get Seasick?

Connecting Chicken Cognition And Welfare

Research Rodents Demand Better Housing

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...

Could Your Dog’s Diet Be Influencing Their Behavi...

The Evolution Of The Dairy Industry

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