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In vitro meat and cultured animal products
Animal Welfare Science and its Limitations in the Context of Animal Agriculture.
Prioritizing Animal Welfare in the Food System
Animal Welfare: Identifying Key Concerns and Priorities
Haven Kings of the Bears
Animal Assisted Therapy is the use of animals to provide comfort and emotional support to people in need. This field of inquiry provides a unique opportunity for scientists from many backgrounds to contribute their skills to a common cause: reducing the emotional distress of individuals and improving their overall well-being. This field of inquiry has the potential to
Innovations in agricultural technology and their implications for animal welfare in dairy farming practices.
The Effects of Feral Cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Programs on Local Biodiversity
The global effective animal advocacy community must understand the local context of animal welfare in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, considering the political, economic, and cultural factors that could lead to challenges in implementing effective animal welfare reforms.
Evaluating the use of positive reinforcement training in reducing stress and anxiety in farmed rabbits: Challenges and opportunities; The production of meat from an animal causes many problems: animal suffering, environmental impact (pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change) and infectious disease risks. These problems of animal-based meat are related to the
The cost of free-range pigs; This symposium will explore new directions and connections for farm animal welfare. There will be talks on issues related to farm animal health,....
Sharing the World with Digital Minds; Register to attend this seminar here.
How can we develop a more effective and compassionate approach to animal testing in research?; I was reading a post on the EA Forum about the ethics of animal testing and how it's still a part of many scientific researches, especially in the medical field. One of the points made was that while many people are against animal
The distribution of cognitive abilities among different animal species and the implications for animal welfare and research.
The Impact of Ending EU Animal Welfare Regulations
What we can learn from the similarities between animal and human addiction
Animal welfare in fishing industries; Summary: I estimate, for the most common types of fishing gear and methods, the absolute and relative contributions to the bycatch and discard of the combined category. Fishing gear and methods make up the vast majority of the aggregate, with longline fisheries being the biggest contributors to bycatch and discard
Animal Welfare in the Wild - A Look at Conservation Efforts and What We've Learned.
Funding of Wildlife Conservation in the Indian Subcontinent: What Was Done in 2019 and Why
The Effect of Watching Animal Videos On Childrens' Empathy and Animal-Positive Behaviors
Animal welfare information additionalities in global animal agriculture for long-term animal well-being; From their about.
Companies Using Advanced Animal Monitoring for Sustainability
Animal Welfare and Livestock Production Systems for Sustainable Food Security
How to get people to care about the welfare of hens in factory farms; EAs Make Invalid Inferences About Fish Qualia and Moral Patienthood; This is a linkpost for #99 - Leah Garcs on turning adversaries into allies to change the chicken industry. You can listen to the episode on that page,
Evaluating the effectiveness of animal sanctuaries;
Global animal welfare in the context of pandemics
How Can We Use Technology To Improve Animal Welfare In Developing Countries?;
Animal welfare in animal research
If animal advocacy was only possible in countries with high levels of economic development and affluence, would it be rational for an animal to choose to be born in a country with low levels of economic development and affluence in order to prevent animal suffering in a country with high levels of economic development and affluence.
Humane Treatment of Animals in Zoos vs. Sanctuaries; Animal Welfare Organizations mission is to educate and influence the general public and society, in particular academics and animal advocates, to reject speciesism and show greater respect towards all sentient beings and to advocate for their humane treatment and care.
Animal welfare activists should be encouraged to protest peacefully, and to continue to speak out against animal cruelty even if they face backlash from the public and the media.
Can humans be used as an effective tool for promoting animal welfare in low-income countries where animal welfare is particularly lacking? There's a wide consensus that at least higher animals can consciously suffer. Even if we had doubts about this fact, it wouldn't much affect our expected-value calculations, because animals are so much more numerous than
Evaluating the effectiveness of vegan advocacy campaigns
Reducing animal suffering in the context of animal experimentation and the development of alternative methods;
We are all Baskin Robbins: 31 flavors of extinction
Animal Welfare Grants: A Potential New Name for Our Grant Program
Why Animal Sanctuaries Are So Overrated
Why the World Should Protect and Preserve Endangered Species
Factory Farming as a Moral Imperative;
Creating a new animal welfare revolution
Regulating meat and dairy products to reduce animal suffering and improve animal welfare
Improving your animal interactions and reducing harm to animals in your daily life
Animals in Space
Animal tracking: outside view
Cellular Agriculture Video Series
Swedish animal welfare board decides to ban fur farming
Animal Sentience in the Wild; The Open-Philanthropy Project's definition of sentience: Any mental state or process experienced by an animal, including but not limited to sensations, emotions, and perceptions, is considered sentient. This definition focuses on the experience of the animal, rather than its cognitive abilities or
Animal welfare innovation and entrepreneurship;
Should We Have Wild Animal Sanctuaries?
The Effects of Climate Change on Animal Welfare in 2020
Animal Welfare in the Racing Industry
Animal Welfare in the Context of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law
The Animals in the Wild Webinar Series: Join GFI and the World Animal Protection Organization for a deep dive into wildlife conservation and animal welfare in the wild. In this webinar, Dr. Jane Smith, a leading expert in wildlife conservation, will lead a panel discussion featuring leaders in the field of animal welfare and conservation,
Animal sanctuary and wildlife conservation in sub-Saharan Africa
Wild Animals in Urban Spaces: How Cities Can Promote Wild Animal Welfare in the Built Environment
Donation Match for Animal Welfare Organizations
Home-based animal care; Animal care is evolving rapidly, with the rise of pet insurance, pet-friendly housing, and an increased focus on animal welfare. This presents a massive opportunity in the developing world where demand for animal care may grow explosively in the next few decades, and where differences in lifestyle, culture, and economic
Humanely killing animals for food is morally justifiable
A familiar pattern: EA organizations promote charities that help animals in developing countries. A critic accuses EA of prioritizing the lives of animals over those of humans in the same countries. EA defends the use of cost-effectiveness analysis in evaluating the impact of animal welfare charities. But both sides of the debate raise important questions about the
World Animal Protection's Animal Welfare Strategy; Summary: World Animal Protection (WAP) is an animal welfare organization that focuses on rescuing animals in crisis and protecting them from cruelty. The organization has developed a comprehensive strategy for improving animal welfare globally, which includes working with governments, businesses, and local communities to create systemic change
Animal testing in laboratories for consumer product safety
Insects as Livestock: The Future of Animal Welfare?
Animal Welfare and Farm Animal Sentience: Exploring the Implications of Agricultural Technology on Animal Well-being; What role, if any, should wild animals play in the future of conservation and wildlife preservation efforts? In this talk from the Future of Wildlife Conservation Summit: 2020, Dr. Jane Goodall, Dr.
The Influence of Moral Circles on Animal Welfare: A Review of the Literature
New insect-based pet food alternative produced from CO2
The use of horses in the circus industry is a long-standing issue, with many arguing that the practice is cruel and inhumane. The circus industry has a long history of using horses in its performances, with many horses being trained to perform tricks and stunts. However, many animal welfare organizations and experts argue that the
Doing Politics with Wild Animals and Virtual Reality
Factory farming and food safety
Plant-Based Meat Alternatives and Animal Welfare; The Rise of Cell-Culture Meat
Virtual reality for promoting conservation efforts among rural communities; By following his ethical principles and paying attention to what worked, Jonathan Ruckus went from volunteering at a wildlife sanctuary to being the founder of WildCare, a conservation organization that focuses on protecting wildlife and their habitats in rural areas. In this talk from Effective Altruism
The relationship between animal welfare and global catastrophic risk
Should zoos be shut down
The Future of Animal Welfare in the Digital Age
Alternative methodology for sanctuary evaluation study
Animal experimentation is one of the most egregious moral atrocities in modern society.
New Report on the Welfare Differences Between Alternative Forms of Livestock Raising
The morality of using animals for entertainment purposes;
Animal Welfare and Environmental Sustainability
Animal Welfare Leadership Program
Animal Agriculture's Impact on Biodiversity;
The Economics of Animal Training
The rise of veganism in the US has led to a significant increase in plant-based meat alternatives, which has disrupted the traditional meat industry. Over the last five years, the number of plant-based meat alternatives has grown from ~100 to ~500 products, and sales of these products have increased from ~$1 billion to
Euthanizing one pet versus buying a new pet each year;
Building Trust With Animals and Their Caregivers
Animal Shelter Volunteer Management
Portable ultrasound machines for wildlife conservation; Request from author: please avoid crossposting the full essay (instead of e.g. postin
Animal Welfare and the Ethics of Meat Consumption;
Animal Welfare in the Context of Synthetic Biology
The ethics of artificial intelligence in animal welfare
Leadership Office Hours \| Dr. Lucy King; Are you an executive leader at an organization dedicated to improving animal welfare through innovation and technology, such as AI, biotech, or robotics? Starting on May 15th at 7pm - 9pm ET (May 16th at 8:00 -
The Future of Animal Welfare in the Age of Gene Editing
How do zoos help animals with their habitats? For centuries, people have sought to preserve living organisms in a way that mimics their natural environments, and it's only been a few decades since methods for creating large, artificial ecosystems have emerged. Not all methods are harmless, and those that are both effective and safe
An update on the impact of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society on marine wildlife populations
The Conundrum of Factory Farming vs. Wild Animal Suffering
You're invited to our intimate virtual gathering of animal lovers and professionals working towards a more compassionate world. Join us as we explore the complexities of working with animals in conservation efforts. Bring your most pressing challenges and questions regarding animal welfare, species preservation, and the delicate balance between human and animal interests. Get real-time insights and
Stima di Fermi per la quantità di serpenti di acqua dolce velenosi morti ogni anno a causa di cambiamenti climatici globali
How to Create a Humane and Sustainable Food System That Benefits Both Animals and Humans
Sviluppo di nuove tecnologie per la trascinamento e la cattura di pesce: Nuove strategie per mitigare l'impatto ambientale e promuovere la sostenibilità della pesca. Sulla scia della crescente domanda globale di prodotti
Food for Thought: Consider the Impact of Food Waste on Animal Welfare
Animal Welfare and the Limits of Human Knowledge; A Report on the use of AI in Animal Research

In vitro meat and cultured animal products

Animal Welfare Science and its Limitations in the Context of Animal Agriculture.

Prioritizing Animal Welfare in the Food System

Animal Welfare: Identifying Key Concerns and Priorities

Haven Kings of the Bears

Animal Assisted Therapy is the use of animals to provide comfort and emotional support to people in need. This field of inquiry provides a unique opportunity for scientists from many backgrounds to contribute their skills to a common cause: reducing the emotional distress of individuals and improving their overall well-being. This field of inquiry has the potential to

Innovations in agricultural technology and their implications for animal welfare in dairy farming practices.

The Effects of Feral Cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Programs on Local Biodiversity

The global effective animal advocacy community must understand the local context of animal welfare in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, considering the political, economic, and cultural factors that could lead to challenges in implementing effective animal welfare reforms.

Evaluating the use of positive reinforcement training in reducing stress and anxiety in farmed rabbits: Challenges and opportunities; The production of meat from an animal causes many problems: animal suffering, environmental impact (pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change) and infectious disease risks. These problems of animal-based meat are related to the

The cost of free-range pigs; This symposium will explore new directions and connections for farm animal welfare. There will be talks on issues related to farm animal health,....

Sharing the World with Digital Minds; Register to attend this seminar here.

How can we develop a more effective and compassionate approach to animal testing in research?; I was reading a post on the EA Forum about the ethics of animal testing and how it's still a part of many scientific researches, especially in the medical field. One of the points made was that while many people are against animal

The distribution of cognitive abilities among different animal species and the implications for animal welfare and research.

The Impact of Ending EU Animal Welfare Regulations

What we can learn from the similarities between animal and human addiction

Animal welfare in fishing industries; Summary: I estimate, for the most common types of fishing gear and methods, the absolute and relative contributions to the bycatch and discard of the combined category. Fishing gear and methods make up the vast majority of the aggregate, with longline fisheries being the biggest contributors to bycatch and discard

Animal Welfare in the Wild - A Look at Conservation Efforts and What We've Learned.

Funding of Wildlife Conservation in the Indian Subcontinent: What Was Done in 2019 and Why

The Effect of Watching Animal Videos On Childrens' Empathy and Animal-Positive Behaviors

Animal welfare information additionalities in global animal agriculture for long-term animal well-being; From their about.

Companies Using Advanced Animal Monitoring for Sustainability

Animal Welfare and Livestock Production Systems for Sustainable Food Security

How to get people to care about the welfare of hens in factory farms; EAs Make Invalid Inferences About Fish Qualia and Moral Patienthood; This is a linkpost for #99 - Leah Garcs on turning adversaries into allies to change the chicken industry. You can listen to the episode on that page,

Evaluating the effectiveness of animal sanctuaries;

Global animal welfare in the context of pandemics

How Can We Use Technology To Improve Animal Welfare In Developing Countries?;

Animal welfare in animal research

If animal advocacy was only possible in countries with high levels of economic development and affluence, would it be rational for an animal to choose to be born in a country with low levels of economic development and affluence in order to prevent animal suffering in a country with high levels of economic development and affluence.

Humane Treatment of Animals in Zoos vs. Sanctuaries; Animal Welfare Organizations mission is to educate and influence the general public and society, in particular academics and animal advocates, to reject speciesism and show greater respect towards all sentient beings and to advocate for their humane treatment and care.

Animal welfare activists should be encouraged to protest peacefully, and to continue to speak out against animal cruelty even if they face backlash from the public and the media.

Can humans be used as an effective tool for promoting animal welfare in low-income countries where animal welfare is particularly lacking? There's a wide consensus that at least higher animals can consciously suffer. Even if we had doubts about this fact, it wouldn't much affect our expected-value calculations, because animals are so much more numerous than

Evaluating the effectiveness of vegan advocacy campaigns

Reducing animal suffering in the context of animal experimentation and the development of alternative methods;

We are all Baskin Robbins: 31 flavors of extinction

Animal Welfare Grants: A Potential New Name for Our Grant Program

Why Animal Sanctuaries Are So Overrated

Why the World Should Protect and Preserve Endangered Species

Factory Farming as a Moral Imperative;

Creating a new animal welfare revolution

Regulating meat and dairy products to reduce animal suffering and improve animal welfare

Improving your animal interactions and reducing harm to animals in your daily life

Animals in Space

Animal tracking: outside view

Cellular Agriculture Video Series

Swedish animal welfare board decides to ban fur farming

Animal Sentience in the Wild; The Open-Philanthropy Project's definition of sentience: Any mental state or process experienced by an animal, including but not limited to sensations, emotions, and perceptions, is considered sentient. This definition focuses on the experience of the animal, rather than its cognitive abilities or

Animal welfare innovation and entrepreneurship;

Should We Have Wild Animal Sanctuaries?

The Effects of Climate Change on Animal Welfare in 2020

Animal Welfare in the Racing Industry

Animal Welfare in the Context of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law

The Animals in the Wild Webinar Series: Join GFI and the World Animal Protection Organization for a deep dive into wildlife conservation and animal welfare in the wild. In this webinar, Dr. Jane Smith, a leading expert in wildlife conservation, will lead a panel discussion featuring leaders in the field of animal welfare and conservation,

Animal sanctuary and wildlife conservation in sub-Saharan Africa

Wild Animals in Urban Spaces: How Cities Can Promote Wild Animal Welfare in the Built Environment

Donation Match for Animal Welfare Organizations

Home-based animal care; Animal care is evolving rapidly, with the rise of pet insurance, pet-friendly housing, and an increased focus on animal welfare. This presents a massive opportunity in the developing world where demand for animal care may grow explosively in the next few decades, and where differences in lifestyle, culture, and economic

Humanely killing animals for food is morally justifiable

A familiar pattern: EA organizations promote charities that help animals in developing countries. A critic accuses EA of prioritizing the lives of animals over those of humans in the same countries. EA defends the use of cost-effectiveness analysis in evaluating the impact of animal welfare charities. But both sides of the debate raise important questions about the

World Animal Protection's Animal Welfare Strategy; Summary: World Animal Protection (WAP) is an animal welfare organization that focuses on rescuing animals in crisis and protecting them from cruelty. The organization has developed a comprehensive strategy for improving animal welfare globally, which includes working with governments, businesses, and local communities to create systemic change

Animal testing in laboratories for consumer product safety

Insects as Livestock: The Future of Animal Welfare?

Animal Welfare and Farm Animal Sentience: Exploring the Implications of Agricultural Technology on Animal Well-being; What role, if any, should wild animals play in the future of conservation and wildlife preservation efforts? In this talk from the Future of Wildlife Conservation Summit: 2020, Dr. Jane Goodall, Dr.

The Influence of Moral Circles on Animal Welfare: A Review of the Literature

New insect-based pet food alternative produced from CO2

The use of horses in the circus industry is a long-standing issue, with many arguing that the practice is cruel and inhumane. The circus industry has a long history of using horses in its performances, with many horses being trained to perform tricks and stunts. However, many animal welfare organizations and experts argue that the

Doing Politics with Wild Animals and Virtual Reality

Factory farming and food safety

Plant-Based Meat Alternatives and Animal Welfare; The Rise of Cell-Culture Meat

Virtual reality for promoting conservation efforts among rural communities; By following his ethical principles and paying attention to what worked, Jonathan Ruckus went from volunteering at a wildlife sanctuary to being the founder of WildCare, a conservation organization that focuses on protecting wildlife and their habitats in rural areas. In this talk from Effective Altruism

The relationship between animal welfare and global catastrophic risk

Should zoos be shut down

The Future of Animal Welfare in the Digital Age

Alternative methodology for sanctuary evaluation study

Animal experimentation is one of the most egregious moral atrocities in modern society.

New Report on the Welfare Differences Between Alternative Forms of Livestock Raising

The morality of using animals for entertainment purposes;

Animal Welfare and Environmental Sustainability

Animal Welfare Leadership Program

Animal Agriculture's Impact on Biodiversity;

The Economics of Animal Training

The rise of veganism in the US has led to a significant increase in plant-based meat alternatives, which has disrupted the traditional meat industry. Over the last five years, the number of plant-based meat alternatives has grown from ~100 to ~500 products, and sales of these products have increased from ~$1 billion to

Euthanizing one pet versus buying a new pet each year;

Building Trust With Animals and Their Caregivers

Animal Shelter Volunteer Management

Portable ultrasound machines for wildlife conservation; Request from author: please avoid crossposting the full essay (instead of e.g. postin

Animal Welfare and the Ethics of Meat Consumption;

Animal Welfare in the Context of Synthetic Biology

The ethics of artificial intelligence in animal welfare

Leadership Office Hours | Dr. Lucy King; Are you an executive leader at an organization dedicated to improving animal welfare through innovation and technology, such as AI, biotech, or robotics? Starting on May 15th at 7pm - 9pm ET (May 16th at 8:00 -

The Future of Animal Welfare in the Age of Gene Editing

How do zoos help animals with their habitats? For centuries, people have sought to preserve living organisms in a way that mimics their natural environments, and it's only been a few decades since methods for creating large, artificial ecosystems have emerged. Not all methods are harmless, and those that are both effective and safe

An update on the impact of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society on marine wildlife populations

The Conundrum of Factory Farming vs. Wild Animal Suffering

You're invited to our intimate virtual gathering of animal lovers and professionals working towards a more compassionate world. Join us as we explore the complexities of working with animals in conservation efforts. Bring your most pressing challenges and questions regarding animal welfare, species preservation, and the delicate balance between human and animal interests. Get real-time insights and

Stima di Fermi per la quantità di serpenti di acqua dolce velenosi morti ogni anno a causa di cambiamenti climatici globali

How to Create a Humane and Sustainable Food System That Benefits Both Animals and Humans

Sviluppo di nuove tecnologie per la trascinamento e la cattura di pesce: Nuove strategie per mitigare l'impatto ambientale e promuovere la sostenibilità della pesca. Sulla scia della crescente domanda globale di prodotti

Food for Thought: Consider the Impact of Food Waste on Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare and the Limits of Human Knowledge; A Report on the use of AI in Animal Research