Farmed Animals
Competition in the U.S. Chicken Sector
Submitted on May 20, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Farmed Animals
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A study of the state the chicken industry by the National Chicken Council concludes that it is a "competitive and thriving sector" with "intense competition among chicken companies [that] leads to product innovation and lower prices for consumers." The chicken industry is largely vertically integrated, in which a single company owns all phases of the operation; 75% of "broiler" chicken farmers are satisfied with their decision to get into the industry.
Farming Fish for the Future
Submitted on May 19, 2010 (Original item from 2008) Farmed Animals
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Global fish production grew by 1.3% from 2007 to approximately 159 million tons in 2008. Aquaculture accounts for nearly half of the fish produced worldwide and is projected to comprise half by the year 2012. Human consumption accounts for 77% of total fish production, while the remainder is used for non-food production and animal feed.
Cattle Ranching a Green Profession, Survey Finds
Submitted on May 16, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Farmed Animals
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In this survey of beef consumers by the Beef Checkoff Program, cattle ranchers and farmers were selected as the third greenest profession from a list of jobs which included park rangers at the top of the list; 86% of Americans believe that cattle farmers and ranchers are committed to environmental preservation.
U.E.P. Consumer Trends Analysis: What Eggs Do American Consumers Really Want? Cage? Cage-Free? Enriched Colony? Free Range?
Submitted on May 14, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals
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According to data from Information Resources, Inc., "regular" eggs produced in traditional cage housing systems continue to be the most popular type of eggs among Americans, who continue to buy them over cage-free eggs by a margin of 40 to 1.
HumaneSpot.org: A Little Something for Every Animal Advocate
Submitted by admin on May 10, 2010 Advocacy Strategies | Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Research Tools and Methods | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsWritten by Diane Venberg, one of HRC's 2010 interns, this wonderful overview of HumaneSpot.org shows the breadth of our research database and highlights a number of important studies. Be sure to give this blog a read if you've been wanting a taste of what HumaneSpot.org has to offer before applying for access. And if you have any research that you think should be included in our database, be sure to let us know.
Survey: Meat Consumption Falls 21% Since February (Egypt)
Submitted on May 07, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals
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These survey results from Egypt's Cabinet's Information and Decision Support Center found that meat consumption in Egypt declined by an estimated 21% between February and April of 2010.
Results of a Survey of Attitudes of Dairy Veterinarians in New Zealand Regarding Painful Procedures and Conditions in Cattle
Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 (Original item from 2009) Farmed Animals
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New Zealand dairy cattle practitioners have similar attitudes toward pain in cattle as their colleagues from the United Kingdom and Europe, according to this study from Massey University in New Zealand.
New Survey Reveals Strong and Growing Support for Animal Protection
Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 Advocacy Strategies | Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Research Tools and Methods | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 28, 2010
Contact: Che Green, Executive Director, (206) 905-9887, cgreen@humaneresearch.org
New Survey Reveals Strong and Growing Support for Animal Protection
Insight for Advocates: See the Latest Animal Tracker Results
Submitted by Che Green on Apr 28, 2010 Advocacy Strategies | Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Research Tools and Methods | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsAs those of us at HRC mention regularly, the purpose of conducting research is often to overcome (or validate) our own assumptions and biased viewpoints. It can be difficult for advocates who feel strongly about animal protection to understand the attitudes and behavior of those who are less moved by the suffering of animals. To really know what non-advocates think - and why - it is essential to ask them directly and then filter their responses through rigorous analysis. You may be surprised by the answers and how different they can be from the beliefs of animal advocates.
The Animal Tracker (Wave 3 - March 2010)
Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and Exotics
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These results from Wave 3 of the Humane Research Council's annual survey of U.S. adults regarding attitudes and behavior toward animals shows strong support for the protection of all animals, but knowledge of some animal issues remains low and the perceived impact of animal advocates is modest.
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