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AWI Creates Extreme Weather Resources for Farmers
AWI recently launched a new “Extreme Weather” page on its website to bring awareness to the detrimental impacts adverse weather...
All US States Now Allow Vets to Report Suspected Animal Abuse
The crucial role of veterinarians in identifying and reporting suspected animal abuse is becoming clearer—to the public, to law enforcement,...
VA Told to Reduce Reliance on Dogs in Research
A committee of experts—convened at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review whether it is “necessary” for...
Lab Oversight Lapses During Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on many animals, and laboratory animals are no exception. The US Department...
Preventing Future Pandemics Act
One of the stark realities COVID-19 has forced us to confront is the huge risk posed by zoonotic diseases—pathogens passed...
New Year, New Congress
With a new administration taking the helm in January, we can expect an end to the damaging wildlife and environmental...
House passes Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act
On September 29, the House of Representatives passed the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HR 1754) by voice vote. Led...
Birds Poised to Finally Get Animal Welfare Act Protections
For over 50 years, birds have been denied protection under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Twenty years ago, the animal...
2021 Brings Brighter Outlook for Animals
A Message from the President As we approach the end of the year, AWI is continuing to hold the line...
Gray Wolves Lose Endangered Species Protections
In October, the US Fish and Wildlife Service finalized a rule removing Endangered Species Act (ESA) protection for all gray...
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Titus Reintroduces Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act as New AWI Report Reveals Feeble Enforcement of Welfare Violations
In Program: Farmed AnimalsToday, US Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) reintroduced the Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act to improve conditions for livestock transported across the United States. The bill would...
New Poll: Consumers Overwhelmingly Support Meaningful Standards for “Humanely Raised” Food Label
In Program: Farmed AnimalsEighty-eight percent of American consumers believe that claims such as “humanely raised” or “sustainably farmed” on meat and poultry products should be based on meaningful,...
New Research: USDA Fails to Pursue Prosecutions of Slaughter Plants, Despite Repeat Violations
In Program: Farmed AnimalsRepeat violators of the federal Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA) continue to escape meaningful enforcement by the US Department of Agriculture, resulting in continued...
AWI Scholarship Winners Campaign for a Better World for Animals
In Program: Animals in Laboratories, Farmed AnimalsThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced today the 12 winners of a scholarship designed to invest in future leaders who seek to improve the lives...