What are the animal welfare issues of cattle feedlots?
Feedlots are yarded areas where cattle and sheep, after having been raised on pasture, are held in groups in close...
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Why can’t the RSPCA prosecute farmers for keeping animals in intensive systems?
Intensive farming methods involve removing animals from their natural environments and keeping them housed or confined for all, or a... -
Is a shift to less intensive animal farming systems environmentally sustainable?
The market for animal products produced using less intensive forms of animal agricultural has grown significantly over the past 20... -
Is intensive aquaculture similar to intensive land-based livestock production?
In 2016, fifty percent of global fish production was aquaculture-based fishery. With reduced abundance of wild caught fish stocks and... -
What are Ag-gag laws and how would they affect transparency and trust in animal production?
An “Ag-gag” law is the name given to legislation designed to curb the rise in animal activist monitoring and investigative... -
The lifecycle of farmed layer hens
Hens are smart, quirky and inquisitive creatures. Descended from jungle fowl, they still possess instincts strongly aligned with seeking shelter... -
The lifecycle of farmed pigs
Pigs are smart, sociable and inquisitive animals. Today’s pigs descend from wild boars that were domesticated approximately 10,000 years ago... -
The lifecycle of farmed meat chickens
Chickens are sociable, quirky and inquisitive creatures. Descended from jungle fowl, they still possess instincts strongly aligned with seeking shelter... -
The lifecycle of farmed turkeys
Turkeys are sociable, curious, and quirky creatures. Domesticated turkeys today are descended from several turkey subspecies originating from Mexico. A... -
The lifecycle of farmed salmon
Current scientific evidence demonstrates that fish are sentient animals, capable of experiencing pain and suffering. Salmon have a natural lifespan...