Farm Animals

Examination of how the USDA has failed to prevent cruelty to birds during the slaughter process in the United States...

An update to AWI’s 2014 report on the USDA’s oversight of “humane” and “sustainable” claims on meat product labels. 2019...

Analysis of federal and state enforcement of humane slaughter laws, from 2016-2018; follow-up to AWI’s 2017 Humane Slaughter Update; 2020...

Concise guide to help consumers understand the animal welfare implications of food label claims and certifications applied to dairy, egg...

Summary of an investigation by AWI that shows how USDA inadequately defines and approves “free range” (and equivalent) claims for...

Presents scientific evidence of the connection between the health and welfare of farm animals, and describes the recognition of this...

Content no longer current. Of historical value only. Investigation into America’s slaughterhouses and the human and animal suffering that occurs...

Content no longer current. Of historical value only. Examination of how the Process Verified Program allows conventional producers to imply...

Description of the inhumane conventional industry practices endured by animals raised for human consumption.

Content no longer current. Of historical value only. Compilation of AWI Quarterly articles showing intensive rearing of calves, sows and...

Content no longer current. Of historical value only. Comprehensive analysis of the level of enforcement of humane slaughter laws from...

Description of actions people can take to improve the lives of farm animals, including how to shop for higher welfare...

Examination of barn fires and associated farm animal deaths in the United States. Presents findings from five years of compiled...