Seemingly small changes—like switching to a vegan diet, choosing only higher-welfare products, or consuming fewer animal-based foods in general—can make a big difference in the lives of farmed animals ...

"According to official information from the European Union and the World Organisation for Animal Health, the import of animals susceptible to foot-and-mouth disease, genetic material, raw materials, ...

So while the rest of the world mulls cloned animal products (Box 1), the US and Europe seem unable to set the stage. Members of the European Forum of Animal Breeders are urging EC officials not to ...

and some are actively turning away from using animal products in their daily lives. Religious and non-religious people hold varying views about the status of animals, and of animal rights.