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President’s Budget Could Usher in Mass Horse Slaughter, Lethal “Management”
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is deeply concerned that the administration's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget omits critical protections for wild horses and burros, which...
Colorado Now Leads Country in Comprehensive Approach to Fighting Wildlife Trafficking
Today, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed S.B. 25-168 into law to combat wildlife trafficking. The bipartisan legislation, which is unique among states for the number...
New Poll: Consumers Overwhelmingly Support Meaningful Standards for “Humanely Raised” Food Label
Eighty-eight percent of American consumers believe that claims such as “humanely raised” or “sustainably farmed” on meat and poultry products should be based on meaningful...
New Research: USDA Fails to Pursue Prosecutions of Slaughter Plants, Despite Repeat Violations
Repeat violators of the federal Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA) continue to escape meaningful enforcement by the US Department of Agriculture, resulting in continued...
New AWI Grant Funds Analysis of Animal Cruelty Data to Better Protect Animals and Communities
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has awarded an inaugural research grant to encourage the analysis of animal cruelty data to identify distinct characteristics of animal...