Behind the pristine marketing images of happy cows grazing on sun-drenched hillsides lies a disturbing reality that the dairy industry doesn’t want you to see. At Animal Outlook, our undercover investigators have ventured into the heart of dairy operations across the country, documenting what really happens before milk reaches your grocery store shelves. What they’ve witnessed is far from the …
What Does It Mean to Be Vegan? Being vegan represents one of the most powerful personal choices an individual can make to reduce suffering in our world. But what exactly does veganism entail? Veganism is a lifestyle that seeks to exclude — as far as is possible and practicable — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for …
For as long as I can remember, the concept of “manliness” has been tethered to notions of dominance, inexplicably linked to meat consumption. The image of a rugged man grilling steaks or devouring a burger has been so deeply ingrained in our cultural psyche that it’s rarely questioned. But it’s time we did. This fallacy has found new life in …
As reported this week in The Wall Street Journal, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an investigation into potential price fixing in the egg industry. This probe comes at a particularly challenging time for consumers, who are currently facing soaring egg prices due to the mass culling of egg-laying hens in the ongoing bird flu crisis. Adding to this complex …
In the relentless pursuit of profit, animal agriculture routinely engages in practices that prioritize efficiency over ethics. These practices often result in routine animal cruelty, all in the name of maximizing output in the shortest possible time. Read on to uncover the shocking but standard methods that compromise worker safety, animal welfare, and ethical considerations. Enforced Growth In the eyes …
Bird flu is a huge concern in the US right now. The disease has infected over 100 million animals since 2022 including chickens, turkeys, and even cows. Fears over its potential to spread rapidly among humans are growing. This is obviously bad for humans but also presents a real crisis for the birds as well. The US government requires that …
Together with the rest of the board, it is my pleasure to announce Animal Outlook’s next Executive Director, Ben Williamson. When I decided to begin the transition out of the Executive Director role earlier this year and we began our search, we were looking for a leader who could build upon and enhance Animal Outlook’s unique identity, level of achievement, …
Today, more than 78 million people around the world are vegan1. As more and more people learn about the dietary health benefits, and of the unethical agricultural practices and environmental impacts associated with meat consumption, this number continues to increase. Given veganism’s popularity, you may be surprised to learn that this term was coined only 80 years ago. However, the …
Whether you’re trying to build muscle or just want to make sure you’re hitting all of your nutritional benchmarks at each meal, getting enough protein is one of the most essential elements of maintaining a healthy physique. Despite what internet “experts” might tell you, it’s incredibly easy to hit your protein goals on a vegan diet. High-protein vegan foods also …