Faunalytics

Regulations that protect farmed animals often lead to higher prices for animal products. When new regulations are created, a primary concern for farmers is whether consumers will pay the increased cost. Many consumers, however, are increasingly concerned with how animals used for food are treated, and may be willing to pay more for more ethical animal products like cage-free ...

Each month, our Faunalytics Index provides a round-up of data, statistics, and facts gleaned from the most recent research we’ve covered in our library. Our aim is to give you a quick overview of some of the most eye-catching and informative bits of data that could help you be more effective in your advocacy for animals.

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In principle, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) can take action against alleged Animal Welfare Act violators. This can take the form of enforcement actions, such as settlement agreements, notices of penalty, license suspensions, and confiscations, or official warnings, which notify facilities of viol...

Brushtail possums were introduced to New Zealand by colonial settlers in 1858 to establish a fur trade. When their populations grew, they were recast as threats to native species and, eventually, as the nation’s foremost ecological enemy. Today, the government-backed Predator Free 2050 campaign seeks to eradicate all possums, stoats, and rats from New Zealand by mid-century, ...

In Canada and the U.S., dairy cows aren’t protected by strong farmed animal welfare legislation. Instead, the dairy industries in both countries have created their own animal welfare programs. These programs set standards for how cows should be housed, handled, and cared for, and they use audits to check whether farms are following the rules. This study aimed to analyze their...