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National Academies Report is a Positive Step Toward End of Soring
EquinesThe Horse Protection Act (HPA) was enacted in 1970 to clamp down on the scourge of “soring”—the term for a host of abusive practices inflicted upon Tennessee walking horses and...
Positive Provisions for Animals in 2021 Spending Bill
The lights were just about to be turned out on 2020 when Congress finally wrapped up its spending bill for the 2021 fiscal year, which had begun on October 1....
USDA Urgently Needs Upward Trajectory in Enforcement of Animal Protection Laws
Once again, we are forced to highlight the abysmal state of enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the Horse Protection Act (HPA) in recent years. As made plain...
Tens of Millions of Animals in Research Are Unprotected
Animals in LaboratoriesIn the United States, the number of rats and mice used each year for experimentation, testing, and teaching is shrouded in secrecy. The current industry estimate, as reported in Science, is...
AWI Challenges Boar’s Head “Humanely Raised” Claim
Farmed AnimalsAWI filed challenges before the Federal Trade Commission in February against Boar’s Head over the company’s claim its chicken sausage and Simplicity All Natural turkey products derive from animals who...
Barn Fires Continue to Kill Massive Numbers of Farm Animals
Farmed AnimalsThis past year, over 1.6 million farm animals were reported killed in barn fires across the United States, making 2020 the deadliest year since AWI began tracking these incidents through...
Paul Hoetjes: Defender of Caribbean Wildlife and Environment
Marine WildlifeThe Wider Caribbean Region has lost a wonderful conservation champion. Paul Hoetjes of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands, died in November after a short illness. AWI was fortunate to have worked with...
Does Online Training Increase Implementation of a Welfare-Enhancing Technique?
Animals in LaboratoriesA new study (LaFollette et al. 2020. Animals 10(8): 1435), supported by a grant from AWI, shows that implementation of a particular animal welfare-enhancing technique can be improved through targeted training....
USDA Allows Abysmal Conditions to Persist at Pennsylvania Guinea Pig Breeders
Companion AnimalsLoganton, Pennsylvania, a tiny one-square-mile Amish farming community, is home to 468 residents and 15 USDA-licensed guinea pig breeders. While this may suggest the community has a fondness for these...
AWI Sues to Prevent Inhumane Handling of Birds at Slaughter
Farmed AnimalsThe suffering of birds at federally inspected slaughter establishments is staggering. During the winter months, trucks arrive at the plants with birds who are dead and frozen to their transport...