Archive: Farmed Animals
Darden Restaurants’ CEO Undeserving of Leadership Award, Say Activist Groups
AWI Sues USDA for Failure to Prevent Suffering of Animals at Slaughter
AWI Applauds USDA for Improving Welfare of Animals under Certified Organic Label
New Report Examines Humane Slaughter Enforcement at Federal, State Level
Animal Welfare Advocates Criticize Proposal Allowing Killing of Animals by Live Burial, Baking
Statement in Response to Second Delay of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
Animal Welfare Groups Warn USDA Pig Slaughter Rule Will Risk Animal Welfare
AWI Urges Defunding, Closure of USDA’s Meat Animal Research Center Following Appalling New Inspection
New Report Exposes Pattern of Animal Mistreatment in Some US Poultry Plants
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Published: June 24, 2025
Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act Reintroduced to Protect Wildlife and Pets on Public Lands
In Program: Companion Animals, Terrestrial WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act, reintroduced today in the US House of Representatives by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)....
Published: June 11, 2025
President’s Budget Could Usher in Mass Horse Slaughter, Lethal “Management”
In Program: EquinesThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is deeply concerned that the administration's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget omits critical protections for wild horses and burros, which...
Published: June 2, 2025
Colorado Now Leads Country in Comprehensive Approach to Fighting Wildlife Trafficking
In Program: Terrestrial WildlifeToday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed S.B. 25-168 into law to combat wildlife trafficking. The bipartisan legislation, which is unique among states for the number...
Published: June 2, 2025
Colorado Now Leads Country in Comprehensive Approach to Fighting Wildlife Trafficking
In Program: Terrestrial WildlifeToday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed S.B. 25-168 into law to combat wildlife trafficking. The bipartisan legislation, which is unique among states for the number of species...