The one thing you can do to help a whole lot of animals, explained in 4 charts
Many people, when they learn about the horrors of factory farming, become vegetarian or vegan. I’m one of those people, and it stuck — I haven’t eaten meat in 20 years. For most, it doesn’t stick. But new research highlights how ditching meat isn’t the only option to help animals on factory farms. There’s actually […]
A new analysis sheds light on the animal suffering embedded in our food choices, suggesting that cutting back on poultry, like chicken and eggs, could be the most effective way to minimize harm. The research, conducted by Chris Bryant, an honorary research associate at the University of Bath, and Faunalytics, an animal welfare research group, compares the suffering caused by different animal products.
While shrimp tops the list for causing the most animal suffering per bite, small animals such as chickens and farmed fish contribute significantly due to their larger numbers required to produce meat. The study emphasizes the "small body problem," which refers to the disproportionate amount of animals needed to produce small animal products compared to larger ones like cattle or pigs.
Chickens and turkeys, in particular, face harsher treatment, with many bred to grow rapidly, suffering from poor welfare, and confined in small spaces. Eating fewer eggs is also recommended, as egg-laying hens often endure poor living conditions and are eventually slaughtered. While the analysis provides valuable insights, it acknowledges limitations, such as relying on estimates and not accounting for the severity of suffering experienced by different animals.
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