Species : Multiple species

Review highlighting the growing interest in positive animal welfare indicators, but noting a lack of research in aquaculture.

Systematic review showing that the effects of beak trimming on poultry welfare vary: the practice may reduce mortality, but it leads to morphological and behavioral changes, corroborating inconsistent potential benefits. 

Publication by the Aquatic Life Institute of the 2026 edition of its benchmark report on the integration of animal welfare into global aquaculture certification programs. The benchmarking tool is intended to strengthen and embed requirements for the welfare of aquatic animals in certification standards and supply chains.

Study conducted among Finnish cattle and sheep farmers showing that, in their view, improvements to animal welfare depend on better coordination between farmers, authorities, and industry stakeholders, and on appropriate subsidies, clear regulations, reduced paperwork and strengthened support.

Among big cats housed in zoos, participation in positive-reinforcement training appears to be a promising indicator of welfare. This “willingness to participate” is significantly associated with positive behaviors and behavioral richness in big cats.

Literature review concluding that the assessment of animal welfare in livestock production should prioritize animal-based measures — particularly behavioral indicators — in order to better understand an animal’s mental state and daily experiences. Current assessment methods still fail to incorporate positive welfare and quality of life sufficiently.

A special issue of the journal *Innovations Agronomiques* featuring nine articles on the topic of sustainable livestock farming that respects animal welfare and health

Article highlighting the need to examine ethical issues beyond the scope of livestock farming practices that are raised by the use of Computer Vision and AI to monitor animal welfare. 

Regulatory text from the EU authorizing two new methods of stunning prior to slaughter for additional categories of animals

Meta-analysis showing that organic farming does not consistently have a more positive effect on animal welfare than conventional farming. The results would appear to indicate that  factors relating to management have a greater influence on animal welfare than the farming system itself.