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May 29 2026 | Jahleel Wasser

Industry-Led Dairy Welfare Programs: How Legitimate Are They?

Industry-led dairy welfare programs in Canada and the U.S. have strengths, but serious gaps in representation, transparency, and accountability remain. READ MORE

May 19 2026 | Jenna D'Ottavio

From Folklore To Facts: Advancing Evidence-Based Care For Captive Reptiles

This review challenges “folklore husbandry” for reptiles, revealing how science, not tradition, must guide better welfare in captivity. READ MORE

May 13 2026 | Elizabeth Schoales

Agriculture Front Groups In Canada And The Public Trust Agenda

What looks like public education about farming is often industry PR in disguise. This blog breaks down how agriculture front groups manufacture public trust in Canada, and how advocates can counter these efforts. READ MORE

May 8 2026 | Meghann Cant

Cage-Free Hotel Pledges Mean Little Without Strong Regulation

Global hotel chains are falling short on cage-free egg sourcing. This report suggests that regulations, not just corporate promises, are needed to drive real progress for hens. READ MORE

May 7 2026 | Aeneas Koosis

New Statistical Method Reveals Flaws In Shelter Length-Of-Stay Calculations

Traditional shelter length-of-stay calculations are misleading. Using a new, corrected statistical approach more accurately captures operational changes and resource needs. READ MORE

May 5 2026 | Mia Elliott

What Tourists Will (And Won’t) Pay For Whale Watching

A study of blue whale watchers in Mexico finds that boat crowding more than whale numbers shapes what tourists are willing to pay, with implications for animal welfare, local economies, and conservation. READ MORE

May 4 2026 | Meghann Cant

Feeding Grain To Farmed Animals Wastes Human Food

Giving human-edible grain to farmed animals wastes enough food to feed two billion people. This report explains why a shift to “food not feed” is imperative. READ MORE

May 1 2026 | Meghann Cant

Lifetime Hardship Predicts Repetitive Behavior In Macaques

A study reveals how negative experiences over time may create lasting behavioral scars in rhesus macaques used for research. READ MORE

Apr 10 2026 | Meghann Cant

Effective Legal Strategies For Defending Animal Activists

A legal expert explores “Plan-B” strategies that could help animal rights activists win court cases through technical arguments rather than political ones. READ MORE

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