Peer Reviewed AHPC Study Finds Strong Public Support for Banning Fur Sales in Northeast States

A study published in Animals, conducted by AHPC co-directors Dr Rebecca Niemiec, Dr Lori Kogan and colleagues, examines public attitudes toward fur farming and fur sales bans across four northeastern U.S. states—Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. The study also investigated how different message framings influence support for policy restrictions. Using survey data from over 2000 adults, the study found that a majority supported bans on fur sales, particularly when messages emphasized animal welfare, environmental harm, public health risks, or shifting social norms. Political affiliation moderated responses, with independents showing the greatest shift in attitudes.

Read the full study here: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/21/3158