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Mar 14 2024 | Aeneas Koosis

Investigating Inconsistencies In Animal Shelter Data Input

This study suggests that shelter staff vary in how they describe the details of animal surrenders, which can have consequences for the animals themselves. READ MORE

Mar 13 2024 | Abby Steketee

When Big Agriculture Funds University Experts

The animal agriculture industry has funded two professors to publicly downplay evidence linking the industry to climate change and to influence opinions and policies in its favor. READ MORE

Mar 1 2024 | Sian Richards

The Rise Of Alt-Meat: Consumer Trends And Strategies

This report investigates different factors related to the success of meat alternatives and how conventional meat producers may respond. READ MORE

Feb 28 2024 | Julia Stachofsky

Assessing Brands’ Chicken Welfare Promises In 2023

Mercy For Animals’ 2023 Better Chicken Commitment report shows some progress on farmed chicken welfare. However, many companies fail to be transparent with their practices. READ MORE

Feb 14 2024 | Legal Impact For Chickens

Prop 12 And The EATS Act: Fighting For Basic Animal Welfare Reforms

This blog explores how animal advocacy groups defended Proposition 12 at the Supreme Court, and explains the current threat to state welfare laws as a result of that court decision. READ MORE

Feb 2 2024 | Nick Souter

Understanding Human-Wild Animal Interactions In Urban Environments

How people perceive and interact with wild animals depends on their attitudes and experiences. This study explores everyday encounters with wild animals in Phoenix, Arizona. READ MORE

Jan 22 2024 | Zuzana Sperlova

Lessons From Successful “Transfarmations”

Some farmers have voluntarily moved away from raising animals. What were their motivations? READ MORE

Jan 19 2024 | Abby Steketee

Veg*n Menu Labels: More Harm Than Good?

This research found that U.S. consumers are less likely to choose menu items labeled as vegetarian or vegan. READ MORE

Jan 15 2024 | Mona Zahir

Rancher-Cow Relationships: Caretaking Or Commodification?

This article reveals the inner workings of the cow-rearing process, including how ranchers relate to the animals they keep. READ MORE

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