Living Conditions Archives - Page 31 of 159

Sep 27 2022 | Ozy Frantz

The Pitfalls Of Europe’s Animal Transport Legislation

The European Union has strict regulations about animal welfare during transport, but lax enforcement and poor data collection practices limit their effects. READ MORE

Sep 23 2022 | Devatha Nair

Using Behavioral Imaging To Study Animal Welfare

Technologies that observe and analyze the movement of monkeys and apes have become more sophisticated. How can they be used to improve animal welfare? READ MORE

Sep 12 2022 | Marci Regambal

Bringing Animals Into AI Ethics

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems impact animals in many ways. This paper presents an argument for including animals in AI ethics. READ MORE

Sep 6 2022 | Elena Schaller

The End Of Bear Farming In Vietnam

Commercial bear bile farming is sometimes positioned as good for conservation by controlling the source of product. Will closing bear farms in Vietnam put increased pressure on wild bear populations? READ MORE

Aug 26 2022 | Matthew Sparks

Strategic Enrichment: The Key To Farmed Animal Happiness?

Factory farms fail to address the emotional and social needs of farmed animals. This study explores the benefits and challenges of providing environmental enrichment to improve their welfare. READ MORE

Aug 9 2022 | Nick Souter

Calculating The Social Costs Of Animal Agriculture

When thinking about the effects of animal farming on society, the costs of animal suffering may be far larger than the costs of environmental damage. READ MORE

Jul 29 2022 | Elena Schaller

What Messaging Makes People Oppose Animal Farming?

Evidence suggests that educating the public about animal welfare reforms encourages changes in diet, but it is unclear whether it also affects their attitudes toward animal farming as a whole. READ MORE

Jul 19 2022 | Susan Gabriel

Rating Food Companies On Farmed Animal Welfare

The latest edition of Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) reports on the farmed animal welfare practices and performance of 150 global food companies for 2020. READ MORE