This article proposes to establish a universal definition of the phenomenon of Domestication. Study explores universal definition of 'domestication' to trigger the global progress of animal welfare 30 May 2019
#Act4 Pets California-based biotech startup Wild Earth recently raised $16 million in funding to develop slaughter-free dog food made from an eco-friendly and renewably sourced fungi—a complete protein containing all 10 essential amino acids. Startup raises $16 million to make dog food without hurting animals 30 May 2019
#Act4 AnimalsEU The report outlines the 18 prosecutions with which ISPCA Inspectors were involved that were resolved in the courts in 2018. Urgent plea for support as reports of animal cruelty are at an all-time high 30 May 2019 ISPCA
#Act4 Aquatics The winners of this year’s Aquaculture Awards were revealed at a special dinner held in Edinburgh’s Dynamic Earth yesterday evening. Marks & Spencer wins award for the development and use of fish welfare indicators 30 May 2019
#Act4 Wildlife Influencers on social media and otter cafés in Japan cause an otter madness: more and more people in Southeast Asia want an otter as a pet. But is that really so much fun? ‘Otter Madness’: Cruel practices of wild animals kept as pets and in cafés in Japan 29 May 2019 WAP
#Act4 FarmAnimals Finding that meaty taste from plants is big business, and these food scientists take years to master their skills How do you make plant-based meat taste like the real thing? Inside the world of flavourists 29 May 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Carried out in April 2019, the survey reveals the living conditions of chickens in two separate farms under integration contract with the DUC brand. The suffering of chickens destined for DUC 29 May 2019
#Act4 Pets “Puppy farms” represent a major target of the animal welfare activists. The Czech Government moves against puppy farms 29 May 2019
#Act4 Wildlife Nestled in blankets in a Surrey wildlife hospital, an adorable fluffy animal glugs specially formulated milk from a syringe, blissfully unaware it is the subject of a bitter Brexit-related row. Grey squirrels have an image problem, so is it time to stop persecuting them? 28 May 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Plant-based meat alternatives provider Beyond Meat has expanded its partnership with Zandbergen World’s Finest Meat to develop its produce at a new manufacturing plant in Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands. Could the Netherlands be Europe's hub for meat alternatives? Beyond Meat and Zandbergen to open new facility in Zoeterwoude 28 May 2019
Sanger’s decision prompts questions among some scientists, who fear the UK centre could fall behind. World-leading animal facility to close due to a shift towards animal-free technologies 28 May 2019