Archive for June 2026
AHPC Studies Inform Foie Gras Ban in Portland and Debates in Washington, D.C.
AHPC studies on foie gras have been featured in several media articles about potential foie gras bans in Portland, Oregon and Washington, D.C. A June, 2026 article in NOTUS cited an AHPC study on foie gras prevalence across U.S. cities when discussing the initiative to ban foie gras in Washington D.C.: “A recent study from…
Read MoreNew Study Reveals Psychological Toll of Large-Scale Animal Depopulation on Veterinarians
A new study published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research by AHPC Co- Directors Lori Kogan, PhD, and Rebecca Niemiec, PhD, examines the psychological impact of production-animal depopulation events on veterinarians. Surveying 220 licensed veterinarians, the study found that depopulation can impose a substantial psychological burden and highlights the close connection between animal welfare…
Read MoreAHPC Study Finds Veterinary Communication Shapes Pet Caregivers’ End-of-Life Experiences
A study published in Human-Animal Interactions by Lori Kogan, PhD, AHPC co-director, and Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CPEV, demonstrates that the quality of communication between veterinary teams and pet caregivers plays a critical role in shaping end-of-life (EOL) experiences. Surveying 802 U.S. dog and cat caregivers who had recently participated in EOL decision-making for a…
Read MoreNew AHPC Study Highlights Widespread Client Aggression Toward Veterinarians
A new study published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research by AHPC Co- Director Lori Kogan, PhD, and collaborator Mark Rishniw, PhD, reveals that client- perpetrated aggression is a near-universal occupational experience among veterinarians, with substantial psychological and professional consequences. Surveying 1,125 veterinarians, the study found that 99% had experienced verbal abuse from clients,…
Read MoreAHPC Co-director Appointed to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission
From CSU SOURCE: “Gov. Jared Polis appointed Rebecca Niemiec, associate professor in the Warner College of Natural Resources’ Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and founder and co-director of Colorado State University’s Animal-Human Policy Center, to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. Niemiec is one of three new appointments to the commission and will serve a term…
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