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What AI could mean for the future of animal sanctuaries; Many thanks to everyone who provided input on this topic.
A Brief & Recent History of Cetaceans: What I learned in a weekend; Epistemic status: I researched this in a day and a half, wrote it in a couple hours, and shared it with no one. Believe nothing and fact check everything.
Hen welfare in egg production is a complex issue involving multiple factors. However, various studies have shown that hens can be kept in conditions that are more humane and lead to improved welfare. For example, research has demonstrated that providing hens with access to perches, nesting boxes, and scratching posts can help to reduce stress
Factory farming and AI; Does the idea of autonomous factory farming (i.e. factory farming by intelligent autonomous systems, with no human interposed) create an intuitive protective response for non-human animals by meat-eating humans?.
Which countries should be prioritised in preventing the intensification of factory farming in South East Asia?
The Influence of Food Labeling on Meat Purchasing Decisions: an Exploration
Supporting Organizations for Animal Welfare Projects
The real animal nightmare: What if our conservation efforts work too well?
We should allocate more resources to non-invasive, observational animal studies, rather than invasive ones. This means that we should favor projects that use machine learning to analyze animal behavior from existing data, or that use drones to monitor animal populations in the wild, over projects that involve physically handling or capturing animals. From some uncited
Bears and the 800 pound Gorilla in the Room
The impacts of factory farming on animal welfare are being increasingly scrutinized, with some countries implementing stricter regulations and consumers seeking out more humane alternatives. In this article, I estimate the number of farm animals that could be affected by global animal welfare commitments made by all charities, in all countries, during all the years between 200
Animal Welfare in Virtual Environments
A conservation biologist studying endangered species in a national park system; This post could be useful to anybody interested in wildlife conservation, animal welfare, working in the national parks service/conservation, or building skills in ecology/biology or environmental science. This post is in response to Aaron Gertlers and Lizka's prompt,
My Thoughts On Factory Farming
Party Politics for Animal Advocacy: Part 3: Supporting or critiquing major environmental organizations that have mixed track records on animal welfare, and exploring the role of these organizations in shaping animal welfare policy. In this report, we ask whether the animal advocacy movement should engage with major environmental organizations that have a history of
Which animals are capable of experiencing pleasure and pain?
The Tale of the Tortoise Ethicist
The number of dogs and cats killed in car accidents is relatively small compared to the number of animals euthanized in shelters. Disclaimer: car accidents may well kill way more animals besides dogs and cats. There are 78.2 million dogs and 95.6 million cats in the United States, but only 60
Humane & Sustainable Aquatic Food Lab holds a regular online seminar series in which leading researchers present on topics related to reducing consumption of wild-caught seafood and farmed fish, followed by an audience Q&A session. Seminars are held every other Thursday and are free and open to the public. I added the word
World Animal Protection's Animal Tracker 2022 report has been released and its findings are staggering; For people short on time (like me), Ill point out this article is brief, highly skimmable, and full of self-explanatory graphs, and also includes a summary at the end to help you quickly grasp the
Should I have a pet if I'm a busy person?.
Animal Advocacy Africas 2023 Review and Plans for 2024; This post is a detailed review of Animal Advocacy Africas work in 2023 and our plans for the year ahead. We go into detail about our work to foster knowledge sharing and ensure transparency, allowing our stakeholders to make informed decisions about
What is animal testing anyway?
Zoos and aquariums: the case for including animal welfare in their business models
Developing Farmed Animal Welfare in the US - Engaging Stakeholders in Research for Improved Effectiveness
Call for Presentation Proposals for 3rd Annual Animal Ethics and Welfare Forum; Faunalytics will host a remote symposium for animal advocates, ethicists, and scientists on September 20th, 2024 (tentatively 10:00am-6:00pm EDT). We invite academics and researchers from
Animal companionship in the UK and worldwide;
Animal sanctuary staff can be less stressed; Due to the desire to reduce staff burnout and turnover in animal sanctuaries, some organizations are implementing programs to improve staff well-being.
Frontiers of Animal Welfare part 1: Figuring out the impact of different enrichment strategies on animal well-being; When we want to compare the impact of two or more enrichment strategies on animal welfare without knowing the true value of the weights we assign to different aspects of well-being, such as stress, boredom, and cognitive
Animal Research in Academia; Disclaimer: We apologize that we wont be monitoring this post to answer questions..
Saving a whales life, and the whale later polluting a beach with its massive amount of whale waste, causing the death of many seabirds and other marine animals; Of course this is very unlikely, because whales do not produce as much waste as you might think, and whales do not usually live in areas with large
The Forgotten Farm: Understanding the Unseen World of Animal Suffering in Industrial Agriculture
The blurred lines between animal welfare and animal rights; Some animal advocates aim to improve the welfare of animals within the existing animal-human relationship, while others seek to abolish this relationship altogether and establish a new one based on rights. However, the distinction between welfare and rights is often unclear, and different definitions yield disparate conclusions about the
Animal Charity Evaluators Is Seeking Research on Animal Agriculture's Environmental Impact; Hello EA Forum, Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) is seeking research on the environmental impact of animal agriculture, specifically in relation to greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and land use. Our goal is to understand the scope and severity of these impacts,
Are you passionate about ending Animal Testing and promoting Alternative Methods for Scientific Research? Do you have an idea that could revolutionize the way we conduct scientific research? We want to hear from you!; Are you exploring the intersection of animal welfare and scientific research, and do you have an innovative concept that could redefine the way we
A New Resource for Animal Welfare Advocacy in Minutes; I collected the most effective animal welfare opportunities (actions) I could find and built a website called Helping Paws Now, a one-stop shop for animal welfare advocacy, aiming to help people maximize their positive impact for animals in minimized time.
Strategic considerations for upcoming US federal animal research legislation
Animal testing for medical breakthroughs will be reduced; Thesis: The psychological profile of scientists who are working on the next generation of medical technologies will be increasingly anti-animal testing, which will correlate with a reduction in animal testing for medical breakthroughs, which will be a great news for animal welfare in the far future. Great
The Canadian Seal Hunt: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins Inuit groups and others in message against the commercial seal hunt.; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins Inuit groups and others in a strongly worded video message to Canadians as part of the Humane Society International's Stop the Canadian Seal Hunt initiative, condemning the
Humane slaughter in wild caught cod and haddock fisheries; Context: This article was published in Frontiers in Marine Science as an outcome of my recent project with Koen van Pelt and Max Carpendale. The personal side of that project is detailed here. Since our article is open access, everyone can read it
Ranking animal breeds based on ease of training and human relationship.
Rethinking the relationship between animal welfare and environmentalism
Pathways to improving animal welfare in the meat industry in the U.S.
Shall I adopt a farm that produces meat and has a low ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) score?
Animal Welfare Guidelines for International Development Organizations in the Low-Income Countries of the Asia-Pacific Region
Evaluating the effectiveness of Animal-Only sanctuaries in providing a safe haven for rescued animals; TL;DR: In this report, the effectiveness of Animal-Only sanctuaries in providing a safe haven for rescued animals will be assessed by examining the following factors: a) the success rate of animals being rehabilit
brain cell counts in Lionfish (Pterois volitans/miles; Scorpianidae)
Animal sanctuary volunteer programs
An Investigation into Animal Cruelty Laws in the EU
What do animal sanctuaries do to prevent and treat stress and anxiety in animals?
Animal experimentation and the use of animal models in scientific research;
Humans are more intelligent than animals, claim some researchers; however, a recent study has found that some animals may be more intelligent than previously thought.
A new bill is proposed in the US Congress to increase funding for animal welfare organizations that help rescue and rehabilitate wild animals that have been injured or orphaned in natural disasters.
Tiny humans: the most promising new cause candidate?
Cattle, Dogs, Donkey, Doctor; I am sitting in a large lecture hall in the University of Oxford, I am watching my friend and colleague Mouse present his recent work to about a dozen students and faculty members. Its a key piece of research on the relationship between animal welfare and the ability of doctors to treat
The Memphis Declaration On Animal Welfare; This week, 275 (so far) experts in animal welfare signed to speak against the cruel treatment of animals in zoos, in the Memphis Declaration On Animal Welfare, it seems to me that it is pretty rare for experts in animal welfare to sign and speak out against the inhum
Animal Welfare and the Emergence of Advanced Technologies
The Type Of Animal Shelter Is Relevant For Animal Welfare
Animal Welfare and the Moral Obligation to Protect Marine Ecosystems
Animal sanctuary founder and animal behaviorist Dr. Susan Friedman is a renowned expert in the field of animal welfare and training. She has worked with a variety of animals, including horses, dogs, cats, and exotic animals, and has developed a number of innovative training methods that prioritize animal well-being and avoid the use of punishment
Animal Testing: Clearing the Record (Animal Welfare & Public Perception)
Removing Zoos? Debate Ensues Over The Legacy Of Captivity And Conservation; There have been cries from animal rights activists in New York City, about taking down the statue of William Temple Hornaday. Hornaday was renowned in his time for his efforts in conservation, however his legacy is tainted by his work as a tax
Animal Welfare and Animal Sentience
The Determinants of Adopting Organic Certification Schemes for Pigs in Denmark and Germany
A Suggestion: Effective Animal Agriculture Reform forum
The release of a new study on the use of emotional appeals in campaigns to protect endangered species in Africa; the research highlights the effectiveness of using storytelling and vivid imagery in raising public awareness and inspiring action to conserve wildlife and their habitats.
Reduced Fish Consumption
Evaluating the impact of urban animal shelters on reducing animal homelessness and promoting animal welfare in Latin America.
Animal welfare is a term that refers to the quality of life experienced by animals and the treatment they receive from humans. The topic of animal welfare is complex and multifaceted, involving various aspects such as animal behavior, physiology, and ethics. The treatment of animals is a contentious issue, with some people advocating for animal rights
The 2023-2024 round of the Animal Welfare Fund has been announced and it has a new application process. The Fund supports projects that aim to improve animal welfare in developing countries and provides grants to local organizations. The application process for this round has been simplified, and the application deadline is in September. The Animal
Finding bugs in the Humane Society of the United States' policy on animal testing
Investigating the relationship between farmed animal welfare and biodiversity loss, or why should animal advocates be concerned about the impact of animal agriculture on ecosystems.
Possible misconceptions about (strong) animal welfare
Innovation Needed for Animal-Assisted Therapy and Welfare
Euthanizing Free-Roaming Cats;
Reducing animal suffering in high income countries is arguably better than reducing animal suffering in low income countries.
Fish welfare and the potential for fin clipping
Animal Testing in Cosmetic Industry
Animal Welfare in the Agricultural Sector;
Promote the best performing and most widely known animal shelter tours through Social Media in countries with low promotion costs, to reach the largest amount of people possible and increase adoption rates.
Insect farming might cause more suffering than other animal farming
Research on animal welfare in zoos and aquariums is an important topic in the field of animal ethics. Dr. Kathryn Jeffery is a Research Associate at the University of Oxford. Her primary research interests are animal welfare, conservation, and the ethics of keeping animals in captivity. She has done her postdoctoral research at
Animal Welfare Institute 2022 End of Year Summary; Animal Welfare Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of animals through research, education, and public policy; our main focus in 2022 has been conducting and publishing studies on the welfare of farm animals in the US, as well
Street Outreach and Animal Welfare at an Animal Shelter
Philosophy Can Change the World. Animals Can Change the World. Three Times.
Microbiome Composition of African Elephants
Animal shelters are relatively overinvesting in animal adoption efforts; In this post I will explain why this is the case and what the community should do about it.
Reducing dog abandonment as a wild animal welfare intervention; We invite the international EA community to attend our conference in Bali, believing that your presence will nourish and enrich the event.
Should we prioritize animal welfare in the context of space exploration and the colonization of other planets?
Animal Welfare in the Anthropocene: What Role for Longtermism?
What will animal shelters look like and actually mean for animal welfare, especially for dogs and cats, in the 30 years from now?
Using artificial intelligence (machine vision) to automate and improve the efficiency of animal sanctuaries and rescue centers could benefit animal welfare. I've started a blog a few months ago at https://www.exampleblog.com and I'm posting my article on using AI in animal sanctuaries here. Animal sanctuaries and rescue
Incorporating Animal Welfare into University Curricula: A Proposal for Mandatory Courses and Certifications
Animal Advocacy Digest #5: Feb 21st- Mar 21st; I was at a dinner party recently where the guest of honor was a stray dog that had been taken in by a local animal shelter. The dog had been on the streets for months, and it was clear that she had been living off
Comparisons of Capacity for Welfare and Moral Status Across Species in Different Environments
Animal Welfare Cause Profile: Conservation and Human-Animal Conflict Cause Profile
Speciesism: The Myth of Human Supremacy, the Reality of Suffering
Global animal welfare issues and relative values for wild animal suffering; A few notes to start.
The ethics of lab animal testing and COVID-19 vaccines
Would you rather save one beaver from drowning in a lake or five rabbits from drowning in a pond? Species-Specific Trade-Offs and the Moral Weight of Animal Species in Disaster Response; This post was originally published in the EA for Christians community blog. The EACH community blog is a multi-author and multi-perspective

What AI could mean for the future of animal sanctuaries; Many thanks to everyone who provided input on this topic.

A Brief & Recent History of Cetaceans: What I learned in a weekend; Epistemic status: I researched this in a day and a half, wrote it in a couple hours, and shared it with no one. Believe nothing and fact check everything.

Hen welfare in egg production is a complex issue involving multiple factors. However, various studies have shown that hens can be kept in conditions that are more humane and lead to improved welfare. For example, research has demonstrated that providing hens with access to perches, nesting boxes, and scratching posts can help to reduce stress

Factory farming and AI; Does the idea of autonomous factory farming (i.e. factory farming by intelligent autonomous systems, with no human interposed) create an intuitive protective response for non-human animals by meat-eating humans?.

Which countries should be prioritised in preventing the intensification of factory farming in South East Asia?

The Influence of Food Labeling on Meat Purchasing Decisions: an Exploration

Supporting Organizations for Animal Welfare Projects

The real animal nightmare: What if our conservation efforts work too well?

We should allocate more resources to non-invasive, observational animal studies, rather than invasive ones. This means that we should favor projects that use machine learning to analyze animal behavior from existing data, or that use drones to monitor animal populations in the wild, over projects that involve physically handling or capturing animals. From some uncited

Bears and the 800 pound Gorilla in the Room

The impacts of factory farming on animal welfare are being increasingly scrutinized, with some countries implementing stricter regulations and consumers seeking out more humane alternatives. In this article, I estimate the number of farm animals that could be affected by global animal welfare commitments made by all charities, in all countries, during all the years between 200

Animal Welfare in Virtual Environments

A conservation biologist studying endangered species in a national park system; This post could be useful to anybody interested in wildlife conservation, animal welfare, working in the national parks service/conservation, or building skills in ecology/biology or environmental science. This post is in response to Aaron Gertlers and Lizka's prompt,

My Thoughts On Factory Farming

Party Politics for Animal Advocacy: Part 3: Supporting or critiquing major environmental organizations that have mixed track records on animal welfare, and exploring the role of these organizations in shaping animal welfare policy. In this report, we ask whether the animal advocacy movement should engage with major environmental organizations that have a history of

Which animals are capable of experiencing pleasure and pain?

The Tale of the Tortoise Ethicist

The number of dogs and cats killed in car accidents is relatively small compared to the number of animals euthanized in shelters. Disclaimer: car accidents may well kill way more animals besides dogs and cats. There are 78.2 million dogs and 95.6 million cats in the United States, but only 60

Humane & Sustainable Aquatic Food Lab holds a regular online seminar series in which leading researchers present on topics related to reducing consumption of wild-caught seafood and farmed fish, followed by an audience Q&A session. Seminars are held every other Thursday and are free and open to the public. I added the word

World Animal Protection's Animal Tracker 2022 report has been released and its findings are staggering; For people short on time (like me), Ill point out this article is brief, highly skimmable, and full of self-explanatory graphs, and also includes a summary at the end to help you quickly grasp the

Should I have a pet if I'm a busy person?.

Animal Advocacy Africas 2023 Review and Plans for 2024; This post is a detailed review of Animal Advocacy Africas work in 2023 and our plans for the year ahead. We go into detail about our work to foster knowledge sharing and ensure transparency, allowing our stakeholders to make informed decisions about

What is animal testing anyway?

Zoos and aquariums: the case for including animal welfare in their business models

Developing Farmed Animal Welfare in the US - Engaging Stakeholders in Research for Improved Effectiveness

Call for Presentation Proposals for 3rd Annual Animal Ethics and Welfare Forum; Faunalytics will host a remote symposium for animal advocates, ethicists, and scientists on September 20th, 2024 (tentatively 10:00am-6:00pm EDT). We invite academics and researchers from

Animal companionship in the UK and worldwide;

Animal sanctuary staff can be less stressed; Due to the desire to reduce staff burnout and turnover in animal sanctuaries, some organizations are implementing programs to improve staff well-being.

Frontiers of Animal Welfare part 1: Figuring out the impact of different enrichment strategies on animal well-being; When we want to compare the impact of two or more enrichment strategies on animal welfare without knowing the true value of the weights we assign to different aspects of well-being, such as stress, boredom, and cognitive

Animal Research in Academia; Disclaimer: We apologize that we wont be monitoring this post to answer questions..

Saving a whales life, and the whale later polluting a beach with its massive amount of whale waste, causing the death of many seabirds and other marine animals; Of course this is very unlikely, because whales do not produce as much waste as you might think, and whales do not usually live in areas with large

The Forgotten Farm: Understanding the Unseen World of Animal Suffering in Industrial Agriculture

The blurred lines between animal welfare and animal rights; Some animal advocates aim to improve the welfare of animals within the existing animal-human relationship, while others seek to abolish this relationship altogether and establish a new one based on rights. However, the distinction between welfare and rights is often unclear, and different definitions yield disparate conclusions about the

Animal Charity Evaluators Is Seeking Research on Animal Agriculture's Environmental Impact; Hello EA Forum, Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) is seeking research on the environmental impact of animal agriculture, specifically in relation to greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and land use. Our goal is to understand the scope and severity of these impacts,

Are you passionate about ending Animal Testing and promoting Alternative Methods for Scientific Research? Do you have an idea that could revolutionize the way we conduct scientific research? We want to hear from you!; Are you exploring the intersection of animal welfare and scientific research, and do you have an innovative concept that could redefine the way we

A New Resource for Animal Welfare Advocacy in Minutes; I collected the most effective animal welfare opportunities (actions) I could find and built a website called Helping Paws Now, a one-stop shop for animal welfare advocacy, aiming to help people maximize their positive impact for animals in minimized time.

Strategic considerations for upcoming US federal animal research legislation

Animal testing for medical breakthroughs will be reduced; Thesis: The psychological profile of scientists who are working on the next generation of medical technologies will be increasingly anti-animal testing, which will correlate with a reduction in animal testing for medical breakthroughs, which will be a great news for animal welfare in the far future. Great

The Canadian Seal Hunt: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins Inuit groups and others in message against the commercial seal hunt.; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins Inuit groups and others in a strongly worded video message to Canadians as part of the Humane Society International's Stop the Canadian Seal Hunt initiative, condemning the

Humane slaughter in wild caught cod and haddock fisheries; Context: This article was published in Frontiers in Marine Science as an outcome of my recent project with Koen van Pelt and Max Carpendale. The personal side of that project is detailed here. Since our article is open access, everyone can read it

Ranking animal breeds based on ease of training and human relationship.

Rethinking the relationship between animal welfare and environmentalism

Pathways to improving animal welfare in the meat industry in the U.S.

Shall I adopt a farm that produces meat and has a low ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) score?

Animal Welfare Guidelines for International Development Organizations in the Low-Income Countries of the Asia-Pacific Region

Evaluating the effectiveness of Animal-Only sanctuaries in providing a safe haven for rescued animals; TL;DR: In this report, the effectiveness of Animal-Only sanctuaries in providing a safe haven for rescued animals will be assessed by examining the following factors: a) the success rate of animals being rehabilit

brain cell counts in Lionfish (Pterois volitans/miles; Scorpianidae)

Animal sanctuary volunteer programs

An Investigation into Animal Cruelty Laws in the EU

What do animal sanctuaries do to prevent and treat stress and anxiety in animals?

Animal experimentation and the use of animal models in scientific research;

Humans are more intelligent than animals, claim some researchers; however, a recent study has found that some animals may be more intelligent than previously thought.

A new bill is proposed in the US Congress to increase funding for animal welfare organizations that help rescue and rehabilitate wild animals that have been injured or orphaned in natural disasters.

Tiny humans: the most promising new cause candidate?

Cattle, Dogs, Donkey, Doctor; I am sitting in a large lecture hall in the University of Oxford, I am watching my friend and colleague Mouse present his recent work to about a dozen students and faculty members. Its a key piece of research on the relationship between animal welfare and the ability of doctors to treat

The Memphis Declaration On Animal Welfare; This week, 275 (so far) experts in animal welfare signed to speak against the cruel treatment of animals in zoos, in the Memphis Declaration On Animal Welfare, it seems to me that it is pretty rare for experts in animal welfare to sign and speak out against the inhum

Animal Welfare and the Emergence of Advanced Technologies

The Type Of Animal Shelter Is Relevant For Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare and the Moral Obligation to Protect Marine Ecosystems

Animal sanctuary founder and animal behaviorist Dr. Susan Friedman is a renowned expert in the field of animal welfare and training. She has worked with a variety of animals, including horses, dogs, cats, and exotic animals, and has developed a number of innovative training methods that prioritize animal well-being and avoid the use of punishment

Animal Testing: Clearing the Record (Animal Welfare & Public Perception)

Removing Zoos? Debate Ensues Over The Legacy Of Captivity And Conservation; There have been cries from animal rights activists in New York City, about taking down the statue of William Temple Hornaday. Hornaday was renowned in his time for his efforts in conservation, however his legacy is tainted by his work as a tax

Animal Welfare and Animal Sentience

The Determinants of Adopting Organic Certification Schemes for Pigs in Denmark and Germany

A Suggestion: Effective Animal Agriculture Reform forum

The release of a new study on the use of emotional appeals in campaigns to protect endangered species in Africa; the research highlights the effectiveness of using storytelling and vivid imagery in raising public awareness and inspiring action to conserve wildlife and their habitats.

Reduced Fish Consumption

Evaluating the impact of urban animal shelters on reducing animal homelessness and promoting animal welfare in Latin America.

Animal welfare is a term that refers to the quality of life experienced by animals and the treatment they receive from humans. The topic of animal welfare is complex and multifaceted, involving various aspects such as animal behavior, physiology, and ethics. The treatment of animals is a contentious issue, with some people advocating for animal rights

The 2023-2024 round of the Animal Welfare Fund has been announced and it has a new application process. The Fund supports projects that aim to improve animal welfare in developing countries and provides grants to local organizations. The application process for this round has been simplified, and the application deadline is in September. The Animal

Finding bugs in the Humane Society of the United States' policy on animal testing

Investigating the relationship between farmed animal welfare and biodiversity loss, or why should animal advocates be concerned about the impact of animal agriculture on ecosystems.

Possible misconceptions about (strong) animal welfare

Innovation Needed for Animal-Assisted Therapy and Welfare

Euthanizing Free-Roaming Cats;

Reducing animal suffering in high income countries is arguably better than reducing animal suffering in low income countries.

Fish welfare and the potential for fin clipping

Animal Testing in Cosmetic Industry

Animal Welfare in the Agricultural Sector;

Promote the best performing and most widely known animal shelter tours through Social Media in countries with low promotion costs, to reach the largest amount of people possible and increase adoption rates.

Insect farming might cause more suffering than other animal farming

Research on animal welfare in zoos and aquariums is an important topic in the field of animal ethics. Dr. Kathryn Jeffery is a Research Associate at the University of Oxford. Her primary research interests are animal welfare, conservation, and the ethics of keeping animals in captivity. She has done her postdoctoral research at

Animal Welfare Institute 2022 End of Year Summary; Animal Welfare Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of animals through research, education, and public policy; our main focus in 2022 has been conducting and publishing studies on the welfare of farm animals in the US, as well

Street Outreach and Animal Welfare at an Animal Shelter

Philosophy Can Change the World. Animals Can Change the World. Three Times.

Microbiome Composition of African Elephants

Animal shelters are relatively overinvesting in animal adoption efforts; In this post I will explain why this is the case and what the community should do about it.

Reducing dog abandonment as a wild animal welfare intervention; We invite the international EA community to attend our conference in Bali, believing that your presence will nourish and enrich the event.

Should we prioritize animal welfare in the context of space exploration and the colonization of other planets?

Animal Welfare in the Anthropocene: What Role for Longtermism?

What will animal shelters look like and actually mean for animal welfare, especially for dogs and cats, in the 30 years from now?

Using artificial intelligence (machine vision) to automate and improve the efficiency of animal sanctuaries and rescue centers could benefit animal welfare. I've started a blog a few months ago at https://www.exampleblog.com and I'm posting my article on using AI in animal sanctuaries here. Animal sanctuaries and rescue

Incorporating Animal Welfare into University Curricula: A Proposal for Mandatory Courses and Certifications

Animal Advocacy Digest #5: Feb 21st- Mar 21st; I was at a dinner party recently where the guest of honor was a stray dog that had been taken in by a local animal shelter. The dog had been on the streets for months, and it was clear that she had been living off

Comparisons of Capacity for Welfare and Moral Status Across Species in Different Environments

Animal Welfare Cause Profile: Conservation and Human-Animal Conflict Cause Profile

Speciesism: The Myth of Human Supremacy, the Reality of Suffering

Global animal welfare issues and relative values for wild animal suffering; A few notes to start.

The ethics of lab animal testing and COVID-19 vaccines

Would you rather save one beaver from drowning in a lake or five rabbits from drowning in a pond? Species-Specific Trade-Offs and the Moral Weight of Animal Species in Disaster Response; This post was originally published in the EA for Christians community blog. The EACH community blog is a multi-author and multi-perspective