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North America

May 5 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

Enriching Cow Welfare: From The Dairy Farmer’s Perspective

As attention shifts to providing farmed animals with opportunities for positive experiences, this study examines how farmers in Ontario, Canada, view enrichment and good welfare for cows used for milk production. READ MORE

May 2 2025 | Mia Elliott

Views On Animals Shaped By Cultural And Personal Factors

Over 20,000 people from 23 countries shed light on what influences human views on non-human animals across identities and cultures. READ MORE

May 1 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

What Motivates Vegans To Promote Plant-Based Lifestyles?

Rather than viewing veganism as merely an individual dietary choice, researchers frame it as a form of collective action tied together by shared social identities, moral convictions, and group-based emotions. READ MORE

Apr 30 2025 | Erika Berglund

Effective Communication With Political Staffers: A Framework For Animal Advocates

This Faunalytics study identifies best practices for engaging with political staffers to strengthen legislative advocacy efforts to advance animal protection. READ MORE

Apr 30 2025 | Susan Gabriel

Virtual Veterinary Care: Exploring The Divide Between Supporters And Skeptics

Limited access to veterinary care has created an animal welfare crisis affecting millions of companion animals. What do veterinarians think about virtual care as a means of improving access? READ MORE

Apr 15 2025 | Anita Rajan

Fearful To Friendly: Can Sociability Predict Cat Welfare?

Not all cats thrive in a typical home setting. While animal shelters aim for adoption as the best outcome, is this truly the ideal path for every feline? This study analyzes how undersocialization impacts cat welfare and adopter satisfaction. READ MORE

Apr 14 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

California’s Biogas Production Harms Vulnerable Communities

Anaerobic digesters and biogas production in California’s largest dairy county worsen environmental and health burdens on local communities. READ MORE

Apr 11 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

How Healthy Are Plant-Based Foods?

A detailed analysis of over 670 products across 11 countries reveals the nutritional strengths and limitations of plant-based meat and milk alternatives. READ MORE

Apr 8 2025 | Susan Gabriel

There’s No Place Like Home: Reuniting Lost Cats With Their Families

An innovative community-based program shows promise in helping lost cats return to their neighborhoods rather than entering a shelter. READ MORE

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