There is a difference between animal welfare and animal rights. The term “animal welfare” refers to an animal’s current state of being, including whether the animal is healthy, calm and well-nourished. In contrast, the idea of “animal rights” is that animals should enjoy rights analogous to those we have as humans – including that they should not be used for food, regardless of how well they are cared for.

Tune in to this episode with guest Hannah Thompson-Weeman to learn about:

The many differences between animal welfare and animal rights
Common misunderstandings about animal rights organizations
Examples of animal rights organization activities such as pressure campaigns
How the animal ag community handles and responds to these tactics
How the public and health professionals can understand the animal ag industry better
Where people can access accurate, balanced information about animal agriculture

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208: The Difference Between Animal Welfare & Animal Rights