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A chicken is housed indoors. There is a small gap leading to an outdoor space, but the chickens do not go there.

What does 'free range' really mean? The facts behind the label

Free range labels don't guarantee outdoor access. The legal definitions are weaker than most consumers expect — here's exactly what the standards require.

A man pours a red additive into cow feed. This links to this article's discussion on the perceived benefits of feed additives.

Can feed additives really fix the methane problem?

Feed additives have been regarded as the silver bullet to tackle methane emissions from cow farmers, but are they all they're cracked up to be?

A man stands next to a cow and holds a bolt gun. The man looks concerned holding the gun, questioning the claims that this is a humane method to slaughter an animal.

Can slaughter ever be humane? A closer look at the industry standard

The industry claims humane slaughter is possible — but animal welfare researchers say evidence shows otherwise. Here's a critical look at the actual…

A scientist holds a magnifying glass up to a glass of milk. This represents the claim that milk is full of animal pus, when in fact, it is filled with a range of natural immune system cells.

No, your milk isn’t full of pus. But here’s what is in it

Milk contains somatic cells, not pus — but that distinction matters. Here's what's actually in your milk and what the evidence says about its safety.

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