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Nov 28 2025 | Maria Schurr

How Accurate Are Audits In Assessing Animal Welfare?

The consumer push for better treatment of farmed animals has led to a growth in supply chain audits. But are current audits accurate enough? This study looks at the reliability of one of these tools in evaluating the welfare of pigs on U.S. farms. READ MORE

Nov 26 2025 | Andrea Polanco

Public Acceptability Of Standard U.S. Animal Agriculture Practices

Faunalytics surveyed approximately 1,000 U.S. adults on their perceptions of standard animal agriculture practices. The findings provide U.S. legal advocates with empirical data to support arguments that certain industry norms are not “commonly accepted” by the public and should therefore not be exempt from U.S. anti-cruelty laws. READ MORE

Nov 21 2025 | Meghann Cant

Laws Fail To Prevent Animal Agriculture’s Environmental Harms

Canada’s environmental laws are inadequate and often exempt animal agriculture. This report proposes five key reforms for advocates to pursue. READ MORE

Nov 20 2025 | Jenna D'Ottavio

Unnatural Interactions: Social Media Influencers And Apex Predators

Viral videos can normalize unnatural interactions with large apex predators in captivity, such as big cats and crocodilians, misleading the public into believing they’re safe and ethical. READ MORE

Nov 19 2025 | Meghann Cant

A Look At Underserved Farmers In The United States

In this eye-opening report, researchers outline the key disparities faced by the country’s socially disadvantaged, women, and limited resource farmers. READ MORE

Nov 18 2025 | Jane Mugure Kiarie

Are U.S. Dog Guardians Ready For The Heat?

Although many guardians are well aware of the risks of extreme heat to their dogs, far fewer make changes to their daily routines when temperatures soar. READ MORE

Nov 17 2025 | Meghann Cant

Audit Reveals Widespread Animal Suffering In U.S. Labs

A report compiles hundreds of welfare violations from U.S. laboratories, providing evidence of widespread animal suffering and a lack of accountability. READ MORE

Nov 14 2025 | Claudia Escorza (agencia moral)

Dietary Choices And Farmed Animal Welfare Policy Preferences

A survey asked U.S. residents about their support for different farmed animal welfare policies and found that vegans prefer political mandates over market-based approaches. READ MORE

Nov 13 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

Global Salmon Escape Policies Show Widespread But Weak Regulation

All major salmon farming regions now have escape policies, but most lack strong enforcement measures to prevent environmental harm. READ MORE

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