Farmed Animals
Examines the lives and treatment of animals raised for food, including industry practices, ethical concerns, and movements toward more humane and sustainable farming.
Bird Flu Detected in Iowa Backyard Chicken Flocks as Migration Raises Risk
Backyard chickens are also vulnerable to avian flu, and experts warn that spring migration can accelerate infections across these bird populations.
TB-Infected Cow in Michigan Discovered Beyond High-Risk Zone
In Michigan, a cow infected with bovine tuberculosis (M. bovis) was discovered at a processing plant during routine testing in February by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Beef prices continue to soar, but signs of coming relief are emerging
There may be some slight relief on the horizon for steak and hamburger lovers in Canada who have seen beef prices soar in recent years, experts and data suggest, with the possibility of supply finally catching up to demand.
Do Trucker Log Loopholes Put Animals at Risk?
In August 2025, an undercover investigator recorded videos of three livestock truck operators appearing to admit to falsifying their logbooks while visiting truck stops across the Midwest.
Donkey sanctuary closes to public due to £50k weather damage
Severn Valley Rescue has launched an appeal for help in raising funds to fix the damage. A donkey sanctuary has been forced to temporarily close to the public due to £50,000 worth of damage caused by the "wettest winter they have ever faced".
Sales of Antibiotics for Farm Animals Jumped 16%, FDA Data Shows
A rising number of antibiotic drugs that are essential for human health are now being sold for use in farm animals, data released by the Food and Drug Administration shows.
Cows Can Use Tools. Are We Underestimating How Smart They Are?
A cow named Veronika has made headlines around the world after researchers confirmed for the first time that cows are capable of using tools based on observations of her behavior. But Veronika is likely not the only cow whose capacities might surprise us if we only looked a little closer.
People Can Give Cows Tuberculosis, But We Rarely Look For It
A cough, followed by a blood-stained handkerchief, is etched into popular culture as a signal of impending death. The killer is tuberculosis, and it has been at the heart of human tragedy as the world’s deadliest infectious disease in recorded history.
Bird Flu Detected in Iowa Backyard Chicken Flocks as Migration Raises Risk
Backyard chickens are also vulnerable to avian flu, and experts warn that spring migration can accelerate infections across these bird populations.
TB-Infected Cow in Michigan Discovered Beyond High-Risk Zone
In Michigan, a cow infected with bovine tuberculosis (M. bovis) was discovered at a processing plant during routine testing in February by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Beef prices continue to soar, but signs of coming relief are emerging
There may be some slight relief on the horizon for steak and hamburger lovers in Canada who have seen beef prices soar in recent years, experts and data suggest, with the possibility of supply finally catching up to demand.
Do Trucker Log Loopholes Put Animals at Risk?
In August 2025, an undercover investigator recorded videos of three livestock truck operators appearing to admit to falsifying their logbooks while visiting truck stops across the Midwest.
Donkey sanctuary closes to public due to £50k weather damage
Severn Valley Rescue has launched an appeal for help in raising funds to fix the damage. A donkey sanctuary has been forced to temporarily close to the public due to £50,000 worth of damage caused by the "wettest winter they have ever faced".
Sales of Antibiotics for Farm Animals Jumped 16%, FDA Data Shows
A rising number of antibiotic drugs that are essential for human health are now being sold for use in farm animals, data released by the Food and Drug Administration shows.
Cows Can Use Tools. Are We Underestimating How Smart They Are?
A cow named Veronika has made headlines around the world after researchers confirmed for the first time that cows are capable of using tools based on observations of her behavior. But Veronika is likely not the only cow whose capacities might surprise us if we only looked a little closer.
People Can Give Cows Tuberculosis, But We Rarely Look For It
A cough, followed by a blood-stained handkerchief, is etched into popular culture as a signal of impending death. The killer is tuberculosis, and it has been at the heart of human tragedy as the world’s deadliest infectious disease in recorded history.
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