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Farmed Animal Welfare

New Peer-Reviewed Study Finds Widespread Public Support—and Pluralistic Ignorance—Regarding Animal Protection in the United States

By Rebecca Niemiec January 26, 2026

A new study published in Human–Animal Interactions and led by researchers from Colorado State University’s…

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AHPC Study Identifies What Works—and What’s Needed—to Address Animal Cruelty Nationwide

By Rebecca Niemiec January 6, 2026

A new study from researchers at Colorado State University’s Animal-Human Policy Center examines what helps—and…

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

By Rebecca Niemiec December 11, 2025

A study published in Animals, conducted by AHPC co-directors Dr Rebecca Niemiec, Dr Lori Kogan and colleagues,…

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New Research Shows Public Support for Bans on Octopus Farming in the EU and the UK

By Rebecca Niemiec August 21, 2025

Industrial‑scale octopus farming is being developed in Spain, but little is known about how the…

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Professor co-hosts Aug 19 educational event on octopus farming

By Rebecca Niemiec August 15, 2025

CSU SOURCE

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August 19th 10:30am – 12pm: The Risks of Octopus Farming, a Special Lecture at the Governor’s Residence

By Rebecca Niemiec August 14, 2025

The Animal Human Policy Center hosted unique event at the Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion,…

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New Research Shows Strong Public Support for State Fur Bans in the Northeast

By Rebecca Niemiec August 11, 2025

The Animal-Human Policy Center conducted research on public attitudes toward banning the sale of fur…

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What Do Americans Think About Animal Protection Policies?

By Rebecca Niemiec September 24, 2023

Pyschology Today article by Marc Bekoff

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