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Resources

Explore articles, reports, and research on puppy mills, factory farming, and animals used in scientific research. These resources connect animal welfare with human health, law, and public policy, from the Farm Bill to alternatives to animal testing. Whether you’re learning about these issues or advocating for change, this collection offers a starting point for understanding the challenges and possible solutions.

Puppy Mills

Learn about commercial breeding, animal welfare concerns, and oversight of the puppy mill industry.

Michigan State University · Animal Legal & Historical Center

Commercial Breeders and Puppy Mills

A detailed discussion of commercial dog breeding, legal standards, and enforcement.

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Humane World for Animals · 2026 Report

The Horrible Hundred

Explore the 2026 report on problem puppy mills and documented animal welfare concerns.

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ASPCA

USDA Enforcement and Puppy Mills

Read the ASPCA’s perspective on federal enforcement and puppy mill oversight in 2025.

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Bailing Out Benji

Puppy Mill Education and Advocacy

Explore resources about puppy mills and the commercial puppy supply chain.

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Factory Farming

Explore the connections between agricultural policy, animal welfare, public health, and the environment.

John Lieberman · Fordham Environmental Law Review · 2026

A New Direction for the Farm Bill

Dr. Lieberman’s paper proposes a Farm Bill that promotes human and animal welfare while protecting the planet.

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Congressional Research Service

The Farm Bill: A Primer

Start with an overview of the Farm Bill from the Congressional Research Service.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund · White Paper

Pandemics and Factory Farming

Explore a white paper on factory farming and pandemic risks.

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Inside Animal Ag

A Closer Look at Animal Agriculture

Explore information and resources on animal agriculture.

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Animals in Research & NAMs

Learn about animals used in research and new approach methodologies (NAMs), including alternatives to animal testing.

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Animals in Laboratories

Explore the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s resources on animals used in laboratories.

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PETA Science Advancement and Outreach

Advancing Science Without Animal Testing

Explore resources on non-animal research methods and scientific advancement.

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National Institutes of Health

Research Innovation, Validation, and Application

Learn about ORIVA and NIH efforts to develop and expand human-based research approaches.

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA Plan to Reduce Animal Testing

Read the FDA’s announcement on phasing out animal testing requirements for monoclonal antibodies and other drugs.

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Year One Update

Progress on Reducing Animal Testing

Read the FDA’s year-one update on reducing animal testing in drug development.

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Stem Cell Research & Therapy · 2026

Research Article

Read the selected 2026 journal article available through PubMed Central.

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