Supreme Court’s Ruling on Humane Treatment of Pigs Could Catalyze a Wave of New Animal Welfare Laws
The decision could result in a patchwork of laws that are likely to make national meat producers very uncomfortable.
Facial Recognition Technology Could Improve Livestock Health
Researchers from the US to Australia are adapting artificial intelligence to help monitor animal well-being and treatment.
Animal Advocates Push for an End to Canadian Horse Meat Market
Activists are calling for a stop to the export of live horses for slaughter, but horse meat producers warn of unintended consequences if a promised ban goes through.
How I Went from a Non-Recycler to a Vermicompost Queen
I discovered that worms may be my best chance at fighting climate change.
Brown Tail Moth Outbreak Makes Life Itchy for Maine Farmers
Warming spring weather spurs outbreak of moths, wreaking havoc on Maine orchards and causing health problems.
Chick Lit: Inside The Real World of Backyard Chickens
In Tove Danovich’s new book, the author explores the ins and outs of backyard chickens and the people who love them.
How a night spent with birthing ewes helped me find transcendence in the dark.
Turning a Locust Invasion into a Fertilizer Boon
Following a multi-year locust plague, organizers in Kenya are making the most of the pestilential swarm.
Unlocking Secrets of the Honeybee Dance Language
In one of the most complicated examples of nonhuman communication, honeybees use a “waggle dance” to tell each other where to find food, water, or nest sites.
