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Nov 3 2026 | Meghann Cant

Evidence That Routine Tail Docking In Pigs Is Unnecessary

The majority of farmed pigs in the U.K. have their tails docked, despite a legal prohibition on the practice. Four European nations offer a blueprint for change. READ MORE

Oct 26 2026 | Meghann Cant

Bred To Suffer: Ending Extreme Breeding In Companion Animals

For companion animals with flat faces, folded ears, or missing tails, these features can mean chronic pain. This report maps out how six key groups, from guardians to lawmakers, can help end breeding for harmful looks in England, Wales, and beyond. READ MORE

Oct 16 2026 | Emily Zomoroudi

What Can Be Done About The Rising Costs Of Veterinary Care?

The sharp rise in veterinary care costs in recent years has created significant challenges for companion animal welfare. This article takes a closer look at how countries like Germany, Greece, the U.K., and the U.S. are approaching the issue. READ MORE

Oct 15 2026 | Meghann Cant

Community Trust Determines Whether Aquaculture Gets Social Approval

A preliminary framework identifies seven factors that influence whether residents will accept or reject aquaculture development — with trust at the center of it all. READ MORE

Sep 29 2026 | Meghann Cant

Why The Forced Swim Test Is Losing Ground

This review examines why the forced swim test, used for decades to screen antidepressants, is facing mounting ethical and scientific criticism, and considers what could replace it. READ MORE

Sep 22 2026 | Jessica Whiting

Conventional Dog Diets Still Dominate, But There’s Interest In Alternatives

As demand for dog food grows, a survey of 2,639 guardians finds interest in sustainable diets that could help reduce reliance on meat from factory-farmed animals. READ MORE

Sep 3 2026 | Mariana Mota

Breaking Down The Barriers To Animal-Free Research

New approach methodologies (NAMs) are a promising replacement for animal testing, with potential to provide more human-relevant data with greater predictive power. But barriers to their adoption remain. READ MORE

Aug 26 2026 | Allison Troy

Animal Product Impact Scales 2026: Updated U.S. Estimates And The U.K.’s First Animal Product Impact Data

We’ve updated our Animal Product Impact Scales (APIS) for 2026, with revised U.S. estimates and, for the first time, U.K. data. This blog serves as a guide for the new numbers and how you can use them. READ MORE

Jul 16 2026 | Meghann Cant

Laboratory Rodents Deserve Better Than Improvised Killing Methods

Cervical dislocation is the most common killing method for mice and rats in U.K. laboratories. Yet it’s applied inconsistently, often with improvised tools, raising serious animal welfare concerns. READ MORE

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