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Jan 29 2013 | Faunalytics

Identifying And Monitoring Pain In Farm Animals

This paper examined pain in farmed animals and found that currently we have several indicators for measuring farmed animal pain but more research needs to be undertaken to gain a more comprehensive understanding. READ MORE

Jan 10 2013 | Faunalytics

Dying For Fur: A Report On The Fur Industry In China

China is the largest exporter of fur worldwide, but their standards for fur animals fall far below EU regulations. READ MORE

Dec 19 2012 | Faunalytics

Using Research To Rescue Dogs And Cats At The Beach

Dogs and cats - hungry, thin, even sick or injured - roam the beaches and streets looking for food... and maybe a little love. Here's how research can help them. READ MORE

Dec 18 2012 | Faunalytics

Frustrations Of Fur-Farmed Mink

This study found that mink killed for their fur maintain their natural instincts and desires even if they are born and raised entirely in captivity. READ MORE

Nov 30 2012 | Carol Glasser

Going in Circles: Research Nutshell

Visitors to zoos and aquariums often see animals pacing, swimming in circles, or performing similar acts not normally found in nature. READ MORE

Nov 27 2012 | Faunalytics

Hampton Revisiting Animal Tethering Proposal

PETA has managed through lobbying to cause the Hampton City Council to consider placing restrictions on tethering animals, by forcing guardians of the animals to have a permit. READ MORE

Nov 23 2012 | Faunalytics

Environmental Enrichment Reduces Signs Of Boredom In Caged Mink

A study has shown that minks in cages are more bored and depressed than their non-caged counterparts, showing us that caged mink require stimuli to avoid negative feelings. READ MORE

Nov 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Households’ Willingness-to-Pay for Improved Fish Welfare in Breeding Programs for Farmed Atlantic Salmon

A study from Norway looks at adults' willingness to pay (WTP), in the form of an earmarked tax, for salmon farmed with higher welfare standards. READ MORE

Nov 12 2012 | Faunalytics

How To Improve Housing Conditions Of Laboratory Animals: The Possibilities Of Environmental Refinement

Animal experiments are valued higher than the well-being of the animals involved. Research finds there needs to be a fine balance between scientific validity and animal welfare. READ MORE

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