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What is animal welfare

WEBOne commonly cited definition from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) states: “Animal welfare refers to the physical and psychological wellbeing of an animal. The …

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The hidden health impacts of factory farming

WEBWorld Animal Protection’s latest report, The Hidden Health Impacts of Industrial Livestock Systems, exposes how governments worldwide are ignoring the public health toll of …

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Five Domains Model vs the Five Freedoms of animal welfare

WEBThe Five Domains model goes further than the Five Freedoms in that it places more of an emphasis on an animal’s mental state and ability to have positive experiences. It …

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Why we should eat less meat World Animal Protection

WEBSmall changes can make a big difference. 3. Reducing your meat intake is better for your health. The health benefits of reducing your meat consumption are …

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Now is the time to end roadside zoos in Ontario

WEBOntario continues to lag far behind as one of the last provinces to adequately address captive wildlife issues like roadside zoos. CTV’s investigative reporting program, W5, …

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Five Domains Model vs Five Freedoms World Animal Protection

WEBThe Five Freedoms represent five key aspects of animal welfare for animals under human control (captive wildlife, farmed animals, pets), they include: Freedom from hunger and …

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Together we can move the world to protect animals World …

WEBThere’s a dark side to Canada’s pet laws. In most provinces, wild animals are legally allowed to be kept as pets. But wild animals suffer greatly in captivity. Take action to …

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8 reasons to reduce meat consumption World Animal Protection

WEBReducing your meat consumption will make a huge difference to the lives of these animals and free-up resources to help move to higher welfare production. 3. It …

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Global food brands need to improve welfare World Animal …

WEBMcDonald’s has outperformed its global rivals in the sixth Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) report, which launched today (February 22).But the company …

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The truth about elephant riding World Animal Protection

WEB3. Captive elephants endure cruel training methods. At first glance, riding an elephant may appear harmless, but elephants are wild animals – they would never allow …

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The case against marine mammals in captivity

WEBOne 2014 study found that a captive male orca spent nearly 70% of his time virtually motionless. Captive marine mammals suffer from a huge range of health problems, …

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Stray dog population management World Animal Protection

WEBCreating better lives for dogs by preventing rabies and ending culling through humane solutions. Despite the strong emotional bond between people and dogs around the …

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Celebrating World Animal Day World Animal Protection

WEBWorld Animal Day is an annual event on the 4th of October, celebrating animal rights and welfare across the globe. It’s an important day and has been marked …

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7 reasons not to keep wildlife as exotic pets World Animal …

WEBHere are seven reasons why you should never buy an exotic wild animal as a pet: 1. Wild animals belong in the wild. While cats and dogs have been domesticated for …

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Inhumane conditions at roadside zoos World Animal Protection

WEBWe recently released a report “Nothing new at the zoo”, highlighting how current provincial regulations are failing to protect thousands of captive wild animals …

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Why we need to make a change for chickens World Animal …

WEBIt's time for change. Huge, barren and crowded industrial farms don’t allow chickens to behave naturally. We want these birds to have a life worth living: that means more time …

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Wildlife. Not Pets World Animal Protection

WEBSuffering is inherent in a life of captivity for a wild animal. Captivity limits their natural behaviour and places both their mental and physical well-being at risk. Inadequate …

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