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Largest-ever study on welfare of chickens raised for meat confirms

WEBstudiodr/iStock.com OTTAWA—The largest study ever conducted on the welfare of chickens raised for meat confirms that fast-growing breeds, which make up …

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Why Spay/Neuter is Important

WEBSpay/neuter reduces health risks for the animals themselves. There are a number of potentially fatal health conditions and transmissible diseases that animals can contract …

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HSI--Human Health Implications of Intensive Poultry …

WEBAbstract. The high stocking density, stress, unhygienic conditions, lack of sunlight, and breeding practices typical of industrial poultry and egg production systems may facilitate …

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About Animal Testing

WEBThe term “animal testing” refers to procedures performed on living animals for purposes of research into basic biology and diseases, assessing the effectiveness of new medicinal …

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Animal Agriculture and Climate Change

WEBThe issue. The impacts of the energy, fossil fuel and transportation industries currently dominate climate mitigation discussions among global leaders, while animal agriculture, …

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Intensive animal agriculture could spark the next pandemic, says …

WEBAlamy Stock Photo Broiler chickens on the brooding area of a commercial poultry farm.. WASHINGTON—The world’s addiction to intensive animal farming, in …

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Plant-Based Eating

WEBEating more plant-based meals lowers demand for meat, dairy and eggs, which dramatically reduces animal suffering on factory farms around the world. Choosing to replace meat, …

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Largest-ever study on welfare of chickens raised for meat confirms

WEBAlamy Stock Photo Broiler chickens on the brooding area of a commercial poultry farm.. LONDON—The largest study ever conducted on the welfare of chickens …

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Joint statement on the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and …

WEBDecember 5, 2023. Joint statement on the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health. Humane Society International / Global. dusanpetkovic. DUBAI, United Arab …

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Fur Farming, COVID-19 and Zoonotic Disease Risks

WEB1 Fur Farming, COVID-19 and Zoonotic Disease Risks Executive Summary Since April 2020, when the first case of COVID-19 in American mink was confirmed on a fur farm in the

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Dog and Cat Welfare

WEBFacts about dog and cat welfare: Many street dogs and cats suffer from starvation, dehydration, exposure to the elements, injury and disease. Culls are not the solution; …

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Asia’s Dog Meat Trade: FAQs

WEBA 2022 poll taken in South Korea revealed that most South Koreans (87.5%) don’t eat dog meat and 56% support a ban. Dog meat is most likely to be consumed by older …

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Victory! Cosmetics animal testing and trade will be banned in …

WEBOTTAWA, Ontario―Cosmetics animal testing and trade will officially be banned in Canada, after the Canadian government today passed measures through the Budget …

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Scientists and Experts on Battery Cages and Laying Hen Welfare

WEBBattery cages are being phased out in Europe and other more humane husbandry systems are being developed.”(1) “Hens in battery cages are prevented from performing several …

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HSUS Guidelines for Animal Shelter Policies

WEBThe policies below are minimum standards for any animal shelter. While a shelter is limited to its available resources, it should follow these policies closely if it is to be an asset to …

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