animal welfare

Animal welfare activists in Montenegro are concerned about abandoned horses suffering in extreme heat as a European heatwave hits the Balkans. Activists criticize the lack of infrastructure for large animals, while authorities claim they are addressing the issue within existing regulations.

Veterinarians warn of a potential crisis in animal welfare as pet owners increasingly rely on AI for advice instead of consulting professionals. The concern highlights risks of inadequate care due to non-expert guidance.

The article discusses challenges related to protein, fisheries, and animal welfare in the context of harvest. It highlights the 'three Fs' as key issues in the industry.

Beagles rescued from Wisconsin's Ridglan Farms, a facility supplying lab research, are being trained by Paws of War to assist veterans overcoming war trauma. The dogs, previously kept in a harsh environment, are learning basic skills and adapting to new homes after a rescue effort prompted by alleged animal welfare violations.

A Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew animal welfare protests is closing. Its remaining dogs are being taken in by a rescue group.

Climate and animal welfare activist Ayan Banerjee is walking 7,000 kilometers across India’s coastline to highlight environmental distress, kindness, and grassroots action.

Congress is considering the Save Our Bacon Act, which aims to block states from regulating livestock confinement standards, targeting California’s Proposition 12. The act opposes requirements like cage-free housing and bans on gestation crates, with supporters claiming it protects farmers from external regulations and opponents arguing it undermines consumer-driven animal welfare demands.

Congress is considering the Save Our Bacon Act, which aims to block states from regulating livestock confinement standards, targeting California’s Proposition 12. The act opposes laws requiring cage-free conditions for animals, while supporters of state laws argue consumers demand higher welfare standards. Opponents claim such regulations burden producers with inconsistent market requirements.

A Malaysian state chief minister is under police investigation after shooting a sacrificial cow with a shotgun during an Eid ul-Adha event, sparking public anger and debates over gun use, animal welfare, and Islamic slaughter rules. Police in Perlis seized the shotgun used in the incident at a korban ceremony in Kuala Perlis.

Public outrage is growing over the mass slaughter of sea lions in three U.S. states, sparking concerns about animal welfare and conservation efforts.

The Department of Agriculture has proposed increasing line speeds in slaughterhouses to reduce food costs, but this would result in more animals being killed in potentially inhumane conditions, highlighting a moral wrongdoing on American soil.

The article argues that cephalopods, due to their high sentience, require improved welfare standards in research settings. It highlights the current lack of strong protections for these creatures and calls for necessary changes.

Calls to halt operations at Sloth World have emerged following reports of animal deaths at the facility. The incident has raised concerns about the welfare and treatment of animals at the location.

Scientists are urging an immediate ban on boiling lobsters alive following a study confirming crustaceans can feel pain. The research highlights ethical concerns about animal welfare practices involving boiling live lobsters.