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Too Small To See: Microplastics, Nanoplastics, And Their Growing Reach, Andrew Rowan Dphil, Kathleen Rowan
Too Small To See: Microplastics, Nanoplastics, And Their Growing Reach, Andrew Rowan Dphil, Kathleen Rowan
WellBeing News
Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly recognized as pervasive environmental contaminants formed through the breakdown of larger plastic materials or produced at microscopic scales. These particles are now widely distributed across air, water, and soil, entering food systems and living organisms, including humans and animals. Their small size allows them to travel easily through ecosystems and potentially cross biological barriers, raising concerns about accumulation and long-term exposure. While scientific understanding of their full impacts is still developing, the article emphasizes their growing reach and the potential risks they pose to environmental integrity and health. This emerging issue highlights the need for …
Beyond Left And Right: The Politics Of Animal Welfare, Andrew Rowan Dphil
Beyond Left And Right: The Politics Of Animal Welfare, Andrew Rowan Dphil
WellBeing News
The article from WellBeing International examines how animal welfare transcends traditional political divisions, arguing that it cannot be neatly categorized within left–right ideology but instead reflects a complex interplay of ethical perspectives, economic interests, cultural values, and institutional actors. It highlights how debates over the treatment of animals intersect with broader societal concerns, including regulation, market forces, and public attitudes, and suggests that meaningful progress depends on cooperation across political and sectoral boundaries. By reframing animal welfare as a shared political and moral issue rather than a partisan one, the piece underscores the need for more integrated and pragmatic approaches …
From Athens To Morocco: Street Dogs And Sports, Andrew Rowan
From Athens To Morocco: Street Dogs And Sports, Andrew Rowan
WellBeing News
Street dogs are a visible feature of many cities, shaping how residents, tourists, and policymakers perceive urban life. This article traces connections between street dog populations, tourism, and major sporting events—from Athens’ experience with international competitions to Morocco’s preparations for global sports hosting—highlighting the ethical, cultural, and policy challenges surrounding humane dog population management. It argues that compassionate, science-based approaches to street dog management are essential for both community wellbeing and a city’s global reputation.
Evolving Animal Welfare Standards In American Veterinary Medicine: Controversies And Challenges, Andrew Rowan
Evolving Animal Welfare Standards In American Veterinary Medicine: Controversies And Challenges, Andrew Rowan
WellBeing News
Veterinary medicine in the United States is evolving from a primary focus on treating disease to a broader commitment to advancing animal welfare. This article explores how science, ethics, and professional standards are shaping the veterinarian’s growing role in promoting animals’ well-being.
Artificial Sentience: The Other Side Of The Story, Amanda Sharkey
Artificial Sentience: The Other Side Of The Story, Amanda Sharkey
Animal Sentience
There is another side to the story of the account of artificial sentience — one that makes the possibility of artificial sentience unlikely: the fundamental difference between living bodies and artificial systems. Sentience occurs in strongly embodied, living entities, and not in disembodied artificial systems, nor in robots. The appearance of sentience is exacerbated by deceptive behaviour and anthropomorphism. The risks of keeping an open mind about the required underlying substrate are in wasted efforts to protect systems that cannot suffer, and in placing inappropriate trust in their abilities.
The Changing Fortunes Of The Fur Industry, Andrew Rowan Dphil
The Changing Fortunes Of The Fur Industry, Andrew Rowan Dphil
WellBeing News
This article traces the significant shift in the global fur industry, noting a steep decline in animals raised for fur and the dwindling market value for pelts as major fashion houses adopt fur-free policies and consumers increasingly reject animal cruelty; bolstered by regulatory bans in multiple countries and mounting public pressure, these combined forces suggest a long-term downturn that differs fundamentally from past cyclical fluctuations, even as advocates emphasize that meaningful progress still requires ongoing efforts to end suffering on fur farms.
The Indian Supreme Court Acts On The Stray Dog Issue: Is It A Crisis Or An Opportunity? Part 2, Andrew Rowan Dphil
The Indian Supreme Court Acts On The Stray Dog Issue: Is It A Crisis Or An Opportunity? Part 2, Andrew Rowan Dphil
WellBeing News
Part 2 of this article builds on the Supreme Court’s recent interventions in India’s stray dog issue by examining long-term data on dog bites and human rabies to assess whether reported crises align with scientific trends; it highlights a dramatic decline in both bite rates and rabies deaths over two decades, considers how effective implementation of Animal Birth Control and vaccination programs has contributed to this progress, and discusses how deeper engagement with evidence can inform more humane, structured approaches to stray dog management moving forward.
Food Systems Advocacy In The Global South: A Framework And Pilot In India, Anita Rajan, Jah Ying Chung, Allison Troy Phd
Food Systems Advocacy In The Global South: A Framework And Pilot In India, Anita Rajan, Jah Ying Chung, Allison Troy Phd
General - Animal Protection
This exploratory study forms the first stage of a broader project to improve the cultural and strategic alignment of animal advocacy efforts across the Global South. It seeks to develop a practical framework that helps advocates and funders identify and integrate key contextual factors into campaign design. The project will begin with India as a pilot site, with potential for future replication in other countries.
The Indian Supreme Court Acts On The Stray Dog Issue: Is It A Crisis Or An Opportunity? Part 1, Andrew Rowan Dphil
The Indian Supreme Court Acts On The Stray Dog Issue: Is It A Crisis Or An Opportunity? Part 1, Andrew Rowan Dphil
WellBeing News
This article examines the Indian Supreme Court’s recent intervention in the country’s stray dog issue, triggered by public safety concerns following a fatal rabies case. It outlines the Court’s initial directive to remove street dogs, the legal and welfare challenges that followed, and the subsequent modification of the order to align with India’s Animal Birth Control Rules. The piece highlights the tension between public health, animal welfare, and governance, framing the Court’s actions as both a response to crisis and an opportunity to strengthen humane, lawful stray dog management nationwide.
Living With Beavers In America: Part 3, John Hadidian Phd
Living With Beavers In America: Part 3, John Hadidian Phd
WellBeing News
Living with Beavers in America: Part 3 examines the evolving human-beaver relationship as these iconic ecosystem engineers return to contemporary landscapes. The article argues that much of the tension between people and beavers arises from how the animals are framed — whether as pests, natural resource commodities, recreational assets, or ecological partners. It explores the regulatory frameworks governing beaver management, typical conflict scenarios (such as tree loss and flooding), and emerging approaches that enable coexistence without unnecessary removal. Ultimately, the piece highlights the importance of reevaluating human desires and values alongside the measurable environmental contributions beavers make, offering insights into …
Globalizing The Factory Farm: International Organizations And The Spread Of Industrial Animal Agriculture, Zach Wulderk, Allison Troy Phd
Globalizing The Factory Farm: International Organizations And The Spread Of Industrial Animal Agriculture, Zach Wulderk, Allison Troy Phd
General – Farm Animal Issues
This Faunalytics study explores the ways that development finance institutions, United Nations agencies, and others directly and indirectly support factory farming in low- and middle-income countries. With key insights from people working in and alongside these international organizations, advocates can ensure they are equipped with the most effective outreach strategies.
Globalizing The Factory Farm - International Organizations And The Spread Of Industrial Animal Agriculture, Zach Wulderk, Allison Troy Phd
Globalizing The Factory Farm - International Organizations And The Spread Of Industrial Animal Agriculture, Zach Wulderk, Allison Troy Phd
General – Farm Animal Issues
This Faunalytics study explores the ways that development finance institutions, United Nations agencies, and others directly and indirectly support factory farming in low- and middle-income countries. With key insights from people working in and alongside these international organizations, advocates can ensure they are equipped with the most effective outreach strategies.
Both Studying And Protecting Octopuses “On Their Own Terms”, Jennifer Jacquet, Janelle Kaz, Becca Franks, Christine Webb
Both Studying And Protecting Octopuses “On Their Own Terms”, Jennifer Jacquet, Janelle Kaz, Becca Franks, Christine Webb
Animal Sentience
Cephalopods – indeed, all animals – “must be seen on their own terms,” with respect for their autonomy and their ecological imperatives. This will provide greater scientific insight along with a more ethical and accurate understanding of minds beyond our own.
Cephalopod Consciousness On “Their Own Terms”: Who Are “They”?, Willa M. Lane, Victor Ajuwon, Nicola S. Clayton
Cephalopod Consciousness On “Their Own Terms”: Who Are “They”?, Willa M. Lane, Victor Ajuwon, Nicola S. Clayton
Animal Sentience
Mather’s call to consider cephalopods’ consciousness “on their own terms” raises the question of the extent to which cephalopods can be considered a homogenous group. While coloeoid cephalopods share traits that strongly distinguish them from other molluscs and invertebrates, they show vast ecological and morphological diversity, with implications for the design of empirical investigations of consciousness. Extending Mather’s argument, we apply Birch et al.’s (2020) five-dimensional model to compare octopus, cuttlefish, squid, and nautilus. This comparison shows that even within a graded rather than categorical framework, putative consciousness profiles depend on which taxa are included in discussions of “cephalopod consciousness.” …
The Consciousness Inherent In Chasing Your Tail, Sergio M. Pellis Dr.
The Consciousness Inherent In Chasing Your Tail, Sergio M. Pellis Dr.
Animal Sentience
Who is conscious and how do we know? Complexity in behavior and cognition is certainly a clue that cannot be ignored in identifying this trait, and as Mather’s target article shows, it is hard not to imagine consciousness arising in cephalopods. But how complex is complex? An alternative may be gleaned from the fact that all living things rely on negative feedback to navigate their worlds, and this requires all sentient beings knowing what is to be stabilized in reflection to themselves. If so, consciousness is a universal trait.
The Term Consciousness And Impressive Evidence For Cephalopod Awareness, Donald M. Broom
The Term Consciousness And Impressive Evidence For Cephalopod Awareness, Donald M. Broom
Animal Sentience
Mather presents comprehensive evidence of cephalopod cognitive ability and of a high level of awareness. The importance of taking account of the biological functioning and adaptations to the living environment is emphasised. An argument is presented that it is better to limit the use of the word conscious to ‘not unconscious’ and to use awareness in relation to the various levels of cognitive functioning.
Combatting Wildlife Smuggling, Andrew Rowan, Steven Hansch
Combatting Wildlife Smuggling, Andrew Rowan, Steven Hansch
WellBeing News
The illegal wildlife trade, valued at tens of billions annually, presents a major conservation and law-enforcement challenge; this article examines how novel forensic techniques (e.g. biometric hand-print matching, DNA analysis) are empowering authorities to trace trafficked specimens and prosecute operators. It argues that while promising, these methods require further development, broader deployment, and stronger legal frameworks to truly shift the balance against organized wildlife crime.
Alternatives To Laboratory Animals: The Evolution Of A Goal And Its Eventual Fulfilment, Andrew Rowan
Alternatives To Laboratory Animals: The Evolution Of A Goal And Its Eventual Fulfilment, Andrew Rowan
WellBeing News
The article reviews the conceptual and institutional evolution of the alternatives-to-animals movement, from its inception and the articulation of the 3Rs framework to the progressive decline in laboratory animal use and rise of nonanimal methods. It argues that contemporary advances in in vitro and in silico technologies now realize the longsought goal of meaningful replacement in many domains of biomedical research.
Positive Animal Welfare, Andrew Rowan
Positive Animal Welfare, Andrew Rowan
WellBeing News
Over the past decades, animal welfare science has progressed from focusing on alleviating suffering toward incorporating the study of positive affective states and flourishing experiences. This article reviews the concept of Positive Animal Welfare, its historical roots, recent scientific advances, and emerging metrics (e.g., Welfare Footprint) to support its integration into policy, research, and sustainability frameworks.
Consciousness Below Scuba Depths, Michael Vecchione
Consciousness Below Scuba Depths, Michael Vecchione
Animal Sentience
Abstract: Jennifer Mather has nicely summarized what is known about consciousness in shallow water octopods as well as what is known about shallow water squids and cuttlefish. However, once she gets below SCUBA depths, she misses out on most of cephalopod diversity. I have attempted to add this aspect and perhaps some evolutionary biology to this target article.
Political Animals? How U.S. Voters Respond To Candidates Making Farmed Animal Policy Proposals, Zach Wulderk, Sparsha Saha Phd, Allison Troy Phd
Political Animals? How U.S. Voters Respond To Candidates Making Farmed Animal Policy Proposals, Zach Wulderk, Sparsha Saha Phd, Allison Troy Phd
USA
No abstract provided.
Cephalopod Consciousness: Asking The Right Questions, Gordon Burghardt
Cephalopod Consciousness: Asking The Right Questions, Gordon Burghardt
Animal Sentience
Jennifer Mather has provided a comprehensive and fascinating overview of the various cognitive accomplishments of cephalopods and their sensory, behavioral, and neurophysiological attributes. The advances in our understanding of a clade that has been separated from vertebrate evolution by well over half a billion years is a testament to advances in both methodology and the questions we now feel free to address. Mather embeds her review in the issue of consciousness, which is certainly a perennial issue in mental evolution, going back to Romanes and earlier. I argue that the term “consciousness” has such a checkered history and is used …
Man Bites Dog: Indian Supreme Court Conundrum, Andrew Rowan Dphil, Kathleen Rowan
Man Bites Dog: Indian Supreme Court Conundrum, Andrew Rowan Dphil, Kathleen Rowan
WellBeing News
This article analyzes the Indian Supreme Court’s suo motu order to remove stray dogs from New Delhi streets after a fatal rabies case. The decision departs from prior rulings, highlighting a shift toward public safety over precedent.
Defining Animal Welfare, Andrew Rowan Dphil
Defining Animal Welfare, Andrew Rowan Dphil
WellBeing News
Animal welfare is framed as an animal’s ability to cope with its environment, based on Broom’s 1986 definition. The article critiques productivity-based measures and highlights the Welfare Footprint as a metric for quantifying animals’ lived experiences.
Quantifying The Small Body Problem: A Meta-Analysis Of Animal Product Reduction Interventions, Elise Hankings, Andie Thompkins Phd, Allison Troy Phd
Quantifying The Small Body Problem: A Meta-Analysis Of Animal Product Reduction Interventions, Elise Hankings, Andie Thompkins Phd, Allison Troy Phd
Diet
This research provides a meta-analysis to evaluate evidence of a substitution effect in interventions designed to reduce or eliminate animal products from participant diets in which small-bodied animals are substituted for large-bodied animals.
The Doggie In The Window: Regulating The Supply Of Pets, Andrew N. Rowan
The Doggie In The Window: Regulating The Supply Of Pets, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
The European Union is, for the first time, proposing to regulate the breeding and sale of puppies and kittens because of recent public scandals and the wide differences among member states regarding oversight of this practice.
Institutional Animal Care And Use Committees And The Challenges Of Evaluating Animal Research Proposals, John J. Pippin, Jarrod Bailey, Mark Kennedy, Debra Dubow Press, Janine Mccarthy, Ron Baron, Stephen Farghali, Elizabeth Baker, Neal D. Barnard
Institutional Animal Care And Use Committees And The Challenges Of Evaluating Animal Research Proposals, John J. Pippin, Jarrod Bailey, Mark Kennedy, Debra Dubow Press, Janine Mccarthy, Ron Baron, Stephen Farghali, Elizabeth Baker, Neal D. Barnard
Non-Animal Methods and 3Rs
In the U.S. and many other countries, oversight committee approval is a common requirement for conducting research and publishing its findings. However, in evaluating whether research aims could have been achieved by methods other than the use of animals, these committees face a challenging task. In the U.S., there is no requirement that committee members have expertise in the research areas under review or in methods that could replace animal use, nor could expertise in such vast technical areas be expected. Consideration of alternatives to painful procedures is not required at all for experiments on animals not covered by the …
From Performative To Transformative: Navigating Equity & Inclusion Across A Diverse Animal Advocacy Movement, Ahmmad Brown, Andrea Polanco Phd, Allison Troy Phd, Andie Thompkins Phd
From Performative To Transformative: Navigating Equity & Inclusion Across A Diverse Animal Advocacy Movement, Ahmmad Brown, Andrea Polanco Phd, Allison Troy Phd, Andie Thompkins Phd
General - Animal Protection
The purpose of this study is to understand how animal advocates and non-advocates who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC), along with leaders of U.S. farmed animal advocacy organizations, perceive inclusion in the U.S. farmed animal protection movement. Based on interviews with BIPOC and non-BIPOC participants, we aim to identify potential opportunities and barriers for the creation of a more inclusive farmed animal protection movement.
Breaking Down The Barriers To Animal-Free Research, Lauren Hope, Jarrod Bailey
Breaking Down The Barriers To Animal-Free Research, Lauren Hope, Jarrod Bailey
Non-Animal Methods and 3Rs
For centuries, animals have been used in research due to their genetic and physiological similarities to humans. However, significant differences exist between humans and animals, which have the potential to confound results obtained from such experiments. These differences result in reduced translatability of animal data to humans, which is a major contributing factor to the 92% failure rate for novel therapies in clinical trials. Advances in scientific research have enabled the development of human-focused New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), which include in silico and 3-D in vitro models. By harnessing these novel approaches, greater predictive power for human biology, human diseases …
Animal Well-Being, Sentience And The Rights Of Nature, Andrew N. Rowan
Animal Well-Being, Sentience And The Rights Of Nature, Andrew N. Rowan
WellBeing News
The article highlights how acknowledging animal sentience supports the growing movement to grant legal rights to nature. This shift encourages a more compassionate and sustainable relationship between humans, animals, and the environment.