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Data tables for General indicators
// Table 21. Amount of discussion of animal issues Table 22. Universities with human-animal studies courses and animal law programs Table 23. Average “Humane Scorecard” scores for the U.S. Congress Table 24. U.S. states with felony-level animal cruelty laws Table … Continue reading
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Data tables for Farmed Animals indicators
// Table 16. Per capita consumption of animal products (pounds) Table 17. Adults that are vegetarian/vegan Table 18. Number of Land-based animals slaughtered (in 1,000's) per year Table 19. U.S. states with minimal anti-confinement laws Table 20. Number of animals … Continue reading
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Data tables for Wildlife and Exotics indicators
// Table 11. Proportion of states with laws that limit owning or keeping exotic animals Table 12. Number of U.S. species listed as endangered or vulnerable Table 13. Acreage of Protected Lands Table 14. Number of hunting licenses issued in … Continue reading
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Data tables for Animals Used in Science indicators
// Table 6. Number of Animal Welfare Act covered animals used in animal experiments Table 7. Proportion of experiments that involve pain without providing anesthesia/analgesia Table 8. Proportion of states with student choice policies in place to avoid dissection Table … Continue reading
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Data tables for Companion Animals indicators
// Table 1. Number of animals killed in the shelter system Table 2. Number of animals entering shelters Table 3. Sources of new companion animals Table 4. U.S. states with laws regulating companion animal breeders Table 5. Proportion of adults … Continue reading
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Proportion of adults who agree with overarching animal protection goals
Using research provided by the Humane Research Council’s Animal Tracker survey of U.S. adults, in which the question asks, “Do you personally support or oppose the animal protection movement’s goal to minimize and eventually eliminate all forms of animal cruelty and suffering?” In 2010, just over half of respondents (55%) indicated that they “strongly” or “somewhat” support this goal. Continue reading
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Proportion of U.S. states with felony-level animal cruelty laws
Using research provided by the Animal Legal Defense Fund, this indicator evaluates the existence of state felony-level laws relating to animal cruelty in four areas: abandonment, cruelty, neglect, and sexual abuse. In total, 43 states have a felony-level law in at least one of the four areas included in the indicator. Continue reading
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Average “Humane Scorecard” scores for the U.S. Congress
Using research and individual ratings provided by the Humane Society Legislative Fund’s “Humane Scorecard” for both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. The House score increased from 56 in the 110th Congress to 58 in the most recent 111th Congress. The Senate score decreased from 49 in the 110th Congress to 35 in the 111th Congress. Continue reading
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Proportion of universities with human-animal studies courses and animal law programs
Based on information compiled by the Animals and Society Institute regarding the number of animal-related programs at U.S. universities. There are currently 199 law schools in the U.S., with 77 offering animal law courses or seminars. There are currently 137 schools in the U.S. that offer human-animal studies courses. Continue reading
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Amount of discussion of animal issues
Using research provided by the Humane Research Council’s Animal Tracker survey of U.S. adults, in which the question asks, “In the past three months, how often have you talked about or heard someone talking about animal protection, including animal rights and/or animal welfare?” The proportion of U.S. adults who frequently or occasionally discussed or heard about animal issues was 52% in 2009, the most recent year for which data are available. Continue reading
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