WEB22 Lungs and Trachea TURN OFF ALL OTHER BODY SYSTEMS AND FOCUS ON THESE: Skeleton Respiratory LUNGS Location: chest cavity Structure: large, spongy expandable organ Function: the site of
Animal Welfare Institute
WEBToday, a coalition of wild horse advocates, conservationists, and academics filed a notice of appeal with the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in response to... The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has been dedicated to alleviating animal suffering caused by people since its founding in 1951.
House Passes PAST Act to End Equine Abuse at Horse Shows
WEBNov 15, 2022 · Washington, DC —Yesterday, the US House of Representatives passed the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2021 (H.R. 5441), moving one step closer to enshrining the most significant protections for Tennessee walking horses and related breeds in more than half a century.. The legislation, passed by a vote of 304-111, would …
The Current State of Animal Farming in the US
WEBThe past 20 years has seen both advances and setbacks in the effort to eliminate factory farms and transition to a more ethical food system. While the animal agriculture industry has not voluntarily made significant improvements to its animal care practices, state legislation and ballot initiatives, along with corporate commitments, are raising standards for many …
Fish Farming and Aquaculture | Animal Welfare Institute
WEBAquaculture refers to the farming of aquatic organisms, including finfish, crustaceans, mollusks, plants, and algae for human use. It has been practiced by cultures around the globe for millennia. However, as global fish stocks decline, and the negative consequences of land-based animal agriculture become increasingly obvious, aquaculture has been …
Inhumane Practices on Factory Farms - Animal Welfare Institute
WEBThe rearing of farm animals today is dominated by industrialized facilities known as concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs (often referred to as “factory farms”) that maximize profits by treating animals not as sentient creatures, but as production units. Raised by the thousands at a single location, animals are confined in such tight quarters …
New House Bill Aims to Protect and Preserve Wild Horses
WEBOct 7, 2022 · Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and the American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) applaud today’s introduction of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Protection Act of 2022, which—if passed—would represent the most meaningful update to federal law governing wild equine management in more than 50 years.. The …
Who We Are - Animal Welfare Institute
WEBHow We Work. Since 1951, AWI has advanced its mission through strategically crafted policy and legal advocacy, educational programs, research and analysis, and engagement with policymakers, scientists, industry, educators, other NGOs, the media, and the public. We seek scientifically grounded protections for animals in all settings, and robust ...
Frequently Asked Questions About Reporting Animal Cruelty
WEBAnimal cruelty involves gratuitously inflicting harm, injuring, or killing an animal. The cruelty can be intentional, such as kicking, burning, stabbing, beating, or shooting; or it can involve neglect, such as depriving an animal of water, shelter, food, and necessary medical treatment. Animal fighting, in which animals are trained or forced to attack each other in …
Cattle - Animal Welfare Institute
WEBBeef Cattle. Nearly 34.3 million cattle were raised for meat in the United States in 2022, according to the USDA. Cattle raised for meat are usually on range for their first six to seven months of life. This initial ability to walk around, socialize, and eat the food most readily digestible for cows means that these animals start off with ...