agriculture

The wild animals who suffer because of animal agriculture

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The Humane Society of the United States’ blog recently covered the benefits of reducing the consumption of animal products both for farmed animals and for the climate. But there are many other potential beneficiaries of a revamping of how animals are bred and farmed in various contexts, from ranches […]

COLUMN: Welcome to ‘Animal Farm’ | Oklahoma

Last week, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a federal district ruling on whether the City of Tulsa has jurisdiction over Native Americans. Justin Hooper got a speeding ticket five years ago in Tulsa. He pleaded guilty and paid his fine. Two years later, Hooper, who is a member of the Choctaw tribe, filed […]

Progress for horses and alternatives to animal testing in Agriculture funding bill

As in recent years, the annual congressional appropriations process continues to be a key path for us to seek progress for animals. The legislation funding programs within the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration is a top priority because appropriations-focused lobbying and policymaking makes it possible to address a wide range […]

Show of support for farm animal sanctuary owner | Local News

An animal rights rally took place on Thursday morning in front of the Niagara County Courthouse on Hawley Street in Lockport. Twenty activists gathered to protest the ongoing legal proceedings against Tracy Murphy, the owner of a farm animal sanctuary in Newfane called Asha’s Sanctuary. Ironically, the same ground was the site of a Niagara […]

Call to Action: The Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act

We’ve launched a new Compassion Campaign urging you to support the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act. This vital new legislation will, in addition to many other critical changes, protect farmed animals intentionally left behind during natural disasters. This legislation is personal to us here at Animal Place.  In 2005, Hurricane Katrina decimated a number of commercial […]

Is lab-grown meat the future of animal agriculture?

Depending on who you ask, the act of eating meat may be a controversial one. Though humans have long derived food from domesticated animals, such as cows, pigs and chickens, the 21st century has seen a rise in vegetarianism and veganism. The diet’s popularity has led to trends such as Veganuary — a monthlong challenge […]

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