What if Animals Had the Same Rights as Humans?
In his new book, Steve Cooke paints a picture of a world where human-animal interactions are radically different than they are now.
What if Animals Had the Same Rights as Humans?
In his new book, Steve Cooke paints a picture of a world where human-animal interactions are radically different than they are now.
‘Waste Wool’ is a Burden for Farmers. What if it Could be a Solution Instead?
Sheep farmers across the US and Canada often end up burning, burying or stockpiling wool. Entrepreneurs, researchers and community groups are working to flip the script by transforming discarded wool into a different kind of fertilizer.
Meet the Veterinary Professor Zooming Knowledge from Iowa to Ukraine’s Pig Farmers
With the grain markets in Ukraine unreliable and the supply chain for grain unstable, many Ukrainian farmers are turning to swine to make a living. But raising pigs can be complicated. So, they turned to a teacher from Iowa.
Meet the 4th Generation Rancher Driving a Regenerative Cattle Collective Forward
Twenty years after returning to her family’s ranch, Cory Carman is leading a collective on a mission for better steer and soil.
Researchers are learning just what’s possible using the gene-editing technology CRISPR, which advocates say can prevent disease, improve food security and reduce methane emissions.
Digging In: Why Don’t Americans Eat Mutton?
The idea of mutton leaves a bad taste for many US consumers—most of whom have never even tried it.
How I fell in love with wasps. Yes, the stinging ones.
Opinion: The EATS Act Threatens Animal Welfare and Public Health While Protecting Corporate Profits
I am one of more than 500 veterinary professionals who oppose the proposed EATS Act. Supporting this legislation would violate our oath to prevent animal suffering.
These Dogs are in Crisis. Who Looks After the Guardians?
Livestock guardian dogs can do important work on farms. But they are being surrendered and euthanized in epic numbers.
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