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Mar 11 2026 | karol orzechowski

Are Animal Welfare Laws Reshaping U.S. Animal Product Production And Trade?

Faunalytics examines USDA data to understand whether state-level animal welfare laws and sales bans — particularly California’s Proposition 12 — are reshaping where U.S. animal products are produced, consumed, and exported. READ MORE

Mar 9 2026 | Jenny Amphaeris

Integrating Companion Animals Into Healthcare And Social Services

While companion animals can boost their guardian’s well-being, the responsibility of caring for them often leads people to delay or refuse healthcare and social services. Considering companion animals within these systems could benefit both humans and animals alike. READ MORE

Mar 3 2026 | Dan Neilson

Contaminated Meat: An Overlooked Cause Of Urinary Tract Infections

Harmful bacteria are frequently found in animal products and are best known for causing gastrointestinal distress. This research suggests that exposure to bacteria originating from contaminated meat may contribute to urinary tract infections. READ MORE

Mar 2 2026 | Robert Davy

Marketing Plant-Based Meals Using Dynamic Social Norms

Can telling customers that plant-based meals are growing in popularity — a dynamic norm message — increase their uptake on a restaurant menu? READ MORE

Feb 27 2026 | Alan Jern

How Veterinary Schools Use Animals For Medical Education

A review found that most public veterinary colleges in the U.S. and Canada use animals for terminal procedures, with educators arguing that alternative training methods are inadequate. READ MORE

Feb 23 2026 | Meghann Cant

Litigation Strategies Against Factory Farming In Emerging Economies

Legal advocates in Brazil, India, Mexico, and Zimbabwe have different tools at their disposal to challenge industrial farming and protect animals used for food. READ MORE

Feb 13 2026 | Sada Rice

Are People Willing To Influence Others To Go Plant-Based?

Convincing people to eat more plant-based foods could be one of the most powerful tools for fighting climate change, but only if it actually works. This study tests whether various messages make people more willing to encourage their friends and family to eat less meat. READ MORE

Feb 11 2026 | Andrea Polanco

How Many Animals Are Used In Research? A Deep Look At The United States & Canada

In this resource, we explore trends in the number of animals used in research in the U.S. and Canada, based on data tracked by government and non-profit agencies for the past several decades. READ MORE

Feb 9 2026 | Mia Elliott

Bear-Resistant Containers Change Bear Behavior For The Better

An experiment over several years shows how bear-resistant garbage containers support peaceful coexistence between people and wild animals. READ MORE

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