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Oct 8 2015 | karol orzechowski

Improving Welfare to Improve Production: A Case Study in Dairy Farming

This study found that dairy cows owned by farmers who have participated in stockmanship training produce significantly more milk than cows of producers who have not. READ MORE

Oct 7 2015 | karol orzechowski

Is Policy Change a Gift or a Curse?: A Case Study from U.S. Laboratories

This study shows concrete ways that policy change in the field of animal experimentation can create further incremental wins for advocates. READ MORE

Oct 3 2015 | karol orzechowski

Eating Chickens Is On The Rise, But Consumers Want Humane Options

Eating chicken is more popular than ever, but consumers are increasingly aware of the welfare problems associated with factory farming, and most want the chickens they eat to be reared humanely. READ MORE

Oct 1 2015 | karol orzechowski

Veg Diets Greatly Reduce Water Use

A study of the environmental impact of veg vs. non-veg diets shows that veg diets use significantly less water READ MORE

Sep 27 2015 | karol orzechowski

Pit bulls and The Power of Shelter Workers in Identifying Dog Breeds

Shelter workers located in areas with breed specific legislation (BSL) can play a major role in the survival and adoption of pit bull type dogs. READ MORE

Sep 26 2015 | karol orzechowski

Zoos May Reinforce Conservation Mindedness, But Not Create It

Zoos do not create conservation-mindedness from thin air and visitors who don't already appreciate nature may not be positively impacted by what they see. READ MORE

Sep 25 2015 | karol orzechowski

Shifting The Protein Focus: Current and Future Trends in Food Service

This study examined consumer demand for animal and vegetable proteins, and explored the role that food service could play in reducing the consumption of animal based foods. READ MORE

Sep 20 2015 | karol orzechowski

Do Zoos Priorities Align with Zoo Visitors’ Priorities?

29% of zoo visitors think ensuring the animals' welfare is a key responsibility for zoos, but none of the zoos in this study identified it as a top priority. READ MORE