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Animals & ethics
Animal rights, farming and sanctuaries. 7 articles.
Animal SanctuariesFarm animal sanctuaries provide lifelong care for rescued farmed animals, such as cows, pigs, chickens and sheep, and often serve as centres for education about veganism.Dairy IndustryHow dairy production works: cows give milk only after giving birth, so dairy farming relies on repeated pregnancies, calf separation and the culling of cows and surplus calves. Global output reached 930 million tonnes in 2022 (FAO).Egg IndustryThe egg industry raises hens to produce eggs for human consumption; practices such as cage housing and the culling of male chicks are central to vegan objections to eggs.Ethical VeganismEthical veganism is the rejection of animal use and exploitation across all areas of life on moral grounds, extending beyond diet to clothing, cosmetics, entertainment and more.Factory FarmingFactory farming is the industrial raising of large numbers of animals in confined conditions to maximise output at low cost. Estimates suggest about three-quarters of farmed land animals worldwide, and over 99% in the US, live on factory farms.SpeciesismSpeciesism is treating members of one species as morally more important than others purely because of their species. Coined by Richard Ryder in 1970 and popularised by Peter Singer, it is central to animal ethics and veganism.Vegan charities and animal-rights organisationsA neutral guide to well-known vegan charities and animal-rights nonprofits — sanctuaries, advocacy groups, food-justice, research and alternative-protein organisations — by region, plus how to check a charity before donating.
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