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There is a difference between animal welfare and animal rights. The term \\u201canimal welfare\\u201d refers to an animal\\u2019s current state of being, including whether the animal is healthy, calm and well-nourished. In contrast, the idea of \\u201canimal rights\\u201d is that animals should enjoy rights analogous to those we have as humans \\u2013 including that they should not be used for food, regardless of how well they are cared for.

Tune in to this episode with guest Hannah Thompson-Weeman to learn about:

• The many differences between animal welfare and animal rights
• Common misunderstandings about animal rights organizations
• Examples of animal rights organization activities such as pressure campaigns
• How the animal ag community handles and responds to these tactics
• How the public and health professionals can understand the animal ag industry better
• Where people can access accurate, balanced information about animal agriculture

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