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Part of the Open Wing Alliance, a global coalition of more than 80 organisations, we work to end the abuse of farmed animals by advocating for effective change.

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Category Archives: Science

New study compares cost of Better Chicken Commitment and low-welfare chicken

A woman wearing a blue overall, crouching down on the floor of a chicken shed with a clipboard and pen in her hands. Next to her is a bale of straw with small brown and white chickens perched on top. In the background, many small chickens are on the floor of the shed or sat on wooden perches. Natural light in entering the shed via a series of windows.

New study shows cost of giving chickens better lives via the BCC.

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorMarch 30, 2023March 30, 2023Posted inScience, Blog, Chickens, Food Business, UncategorisedLeave a comment on New study compares cost of Better Chicken Commitment and low-welfare chicken

Media release: NZ animal welfare standards called into question by international report 

A screenshot of the webpage of the EFSA showing the report on the Welfare of broilers on farm.

Marianne Macdonald, Executive Director of Animals Aotearoa, says the EFSA report is yet more evidence that New Zealand’s animal welfare standards are well below par.

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorMarch 1, 2023March 3, 2023Posted inMedia, ScienceLeave a comment on Media release: NZ animal welfare standards called into question by international report 

Five fascinating facts about fishes

Fishes are fascinating; they are clever with good memories and amazing sensory abilities.

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorAugust 31, 2022September 28, 2022Posted inBlog, Fishes, ScienceLeave a comment on Five fascinating facts about fishes

Are plant-based diets becoming less popular? Here’s what you need to know…

A picture of some vegan sausages, vegan patties, vegan mince and hashbrowns all in individual cardboard containers. There is basil leaves and small beans scattered over the food.

What does the research say about plant-based diets in New Zealand?

Posted byRowan LundJuly 15, 2022December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, Effective Altruism, Plant-based, ScienceLeave a comment on Are plant-based diets becoming less popular? Here’s what you need to know…

Animals Aotearoa submits on Pigs Code of Welfare

Animals Aotearoa is calling an end to crates and stalls, tail docking and other changes as part of our submission on the proposed Code of Welfare Pigs.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorJuly 11, 2022December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, Law, ScienceLeave a comment on Animals Aotearoa submits on Pigs Code of Welfare

Antibiotics resistance a key piece of the puzzle

Antibiotic resistance is a threat stalking us like a remarkably quiet elephant moving through the room. 

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorAugust 2, 2021December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, Chickens, ScienceLeave a comment on Antibiotics resistance a key piece of the puzzle

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