#Act4 AnimalsEU Research for AGRI Committee - Megatrends in the agri-food sector: global overview and possible policy response from an EU perspective EP publishes study on megatrends in the agri-food sector, including vegan and vegetarian diets 24 September 2019
#Act4 Pets Many think of dogs as loyal, love-filled companions, and cats as cute beasts that tolerate us - but we might have to rethink that a little. Cats bond strongly with their humans, perhaps even more than dogs do 23 September 2019
#Act4 LabAnimals A new study co-authored by the JRC prioritises human relevant methods and the replacement of animal models in biomedical research. New study prioritises human-relevant methods and replacement of animal models 23 September 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Philosophy professor’s book asks humans to rethink their relationships with animals Harvard professor: Animals are just as important as people 17 September 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU Baltic pelagic fisheries has massively misreported official catches, with sprat catches regularly recorded as herring – and the false reporting is not an isolated event, reports SR Kaliber, an investigative programme on Swedish national radio. Swedish TV reports Baltic pelagic fisheries' false catch figures and poor sustainable management 17 September 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU Volunteers are needed for the first phase of a trap–neuter–return project. The second of our three validation studies is about testing the online workflow for Kitizen Science. This builds on the first study, which asked volunteers to compare two cat photos and decide if they are a match. Volunteers needed for ‘Kitizen Science’ cat identification study 15 September 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU A new study aims to gauge students' perceptions of the Dutch Party for Animals (PvdD) in order to reflect on the political representation of non-humans (animals). Study of students' perceptions of PvdD to reflect on political representation of animals 13 September 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Global outbreak of antibiotic-resistant superbugs linked to overconsumption of meat Study finds antibiotic-resistant superbug hotspots are springing up on farms around the world 11 September 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Staff were retrained on how to prioritise vegan and vegetarian options on its menus, and the move has created 'dramatic' benefits Cambridge University says removing beef and lamb from menu has ‘cut carbon emissions’ 10 September 2019
#Act4 Pets As Healthy Aging Month is underway this September, Florida State University researchers have found the companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older adults. The pet effect: Researchers find pets ease depression and loneliness after spousal loss 2 September 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Tail lesions are a major welfare concern within pig farming. Study: “The Importance of the social sciences in reducing tail biting prevalence in pigs” 21 August 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals In this short paper we explain the reasons why preventing and treating lameness in farmed animals can and should be considered a legal requirement under European Union (EU) animal welfare law. Addressing lameness in farmed animals: An urgent need to comply with EU animal welfare law 18 August 2019