Welfare Science

Animal Welfare Progress and Reasons for Hope

A review of genuine progress in animal welfare and reasons for optimism about the future of the movement.

Key Facts

Cage-free egg pledges from major food companies have driven significant industry change
Broiler welfare commitments have improved conditions for millions of chickens
Legal recognition of animal sentience is expanding globally
Plant-based and cultivated meat technologies offer long-term systemic solutions
Animal welfare science is growing in depth, breadth, and policy influence

Welfare Considerations

Despite the scale of ongoing animal suffering, genuine progress in legislation, corporate policy, consumer behaviour, and technology provides real grounds for optimism.

What You Can Do

Celebrate and publicise animal welfare progress to sustain the movement
Support the most effective animal welfare organisations
Stay engaged for the long term - the trajectory of change is positive