Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) produce the vast majority of meat, dairy, and eggs globally. To maximize profit, these facilities utilize high-density confinement, which severely restricts natural behaviors.
The standard framework for assessing animal welfare relies on , originally formulated in the UK in 1965 and widely adopted by global organizations like the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH): This public link is valid for 7 days
Microfluidic "organs-on-a-chip" and advanced computer modeling are increasingly replacing live animals in toxicological testing. their policies apply.
Animal rights, conversely, is a philosophical position holding that animals have and moral rights independent of human use. Advocates often argue for the abolition of animal use as property and believe that, as sentient beings, animals possess fundamental rights to life and liberty. as sentient beings
The industry adheres to the "3Rs" principle: Replacement (using non-animal methods like computer modeling or cell cultures whenever possible), Reduction (using fewer animals per experiment), and Refinement (modifying procedures to minimize pain and distress).
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