Studies suggest that societies that prioritize animal welfare tend to have lower rates of violence and higher levels of social empathy. How to Get Involved

Intensive livestock farming is a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution.

The gold standard for welfare is the originally developed for livestock: Freedom from hunger and thirst. Freedom from discomfort. Freedom from pain, injury, or disease. Freedom to express normal behavior. Freedom from fear and distress. Animal Rights

To engage with this topic, one must first distinguish between the two primary frameworks: Animal Welfare

Many zoonotic diseases (like COVID-19 or Avian Flu) emerge from poor animal welfare conditions in markets or crowded farms.