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Nov 23 2018 | Alexander Holst

Wish You Were Here: The Atlantic Forest Biome And Biodiversity

New study shows that humans have caused the Atlantic Forest to be “half-emptied” of medium and large mammals. 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

Nov 16 2018 | Ivy Collier

Bringing Together Cat Caretakers And Bird Conservationists

With millions of free-roaming cats posing a threat to wildlife, researchers try to bridge the gap between cat colony caretakers and bird conservation professionals. READ MORE

Nov 9 2018 | Owen Rogers

Using Disgust To Dissuade Meat-Eaters

Most people happily eat burgers, chicken thighs, and fish sticks. If we can’t convince these individuals through logical arguments, could we simply gross them out? READ MORE

Nov 8 2018 | karol orzechowski

Teaching Veterinarians Animal Welfare In Latin America

There is still much room for improvement in Latin American veterinary teaching. University instruction needs to remain practical and useful as it moves forward. READ MORE

Nov 1 2018 | Celine Icard-Stoll

Behind The ‘Graze Craze’: The Environmental Impacts Of Grazing Ruminants

Is consuming “grass-fed” animals truly a sustainable alternative? An extensive report suggests that may not be the case when it comes to our environment. READ MORE

Oct 29 2018 | Celine Icard-Stoll

‘Fido, Stop’: Researching The Reinforcement Of Stereotypic Behaviors In Dogs

A series of three studies looks into why dogs do the seemingly inexplicable things they do. Spoiler alert: Their guardians and living environments may be to blame. READ MORE

Oct 26 2018 | karol orzechowski

Benchmarking To Improve Animal Welfare: A Case Study With Dairy Cows

Benchmarking can encourage farmers to make changes in their management by identifying areas needing attention and promoting discussion about best practices. READ MORE

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