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LOS ANGELES — Mercy For Animals is entering its next phase of growth, guided by collaboration, strategic focus and a commitment to meaningful change for farmed animals. As part of this work, the organization is undergoing a leadership transition and refining its strategy to strengthen its long-term impact. After more than seven years of service, […]

Mercy For Animals will discuss the Food Systems NDC Scorecard at a COP30 press conference. BELÉM, Brazil — On Monday, Nov. 17, during a COP30 press conference, Mercy For Animals will present the Food Systems NDC Scorecard, which offers the first independent analysis of how countries integrate food systems into their national climate strategies. The […]

New research confirming that the H5N1 avian influenza virus can remain infectious in raw milk and certain raw-milk cheeses exposes a serious and escalating public health threat. What started in poultry barns is now reaching the food supply, putting consumers at risk. The fact that H5N1 can survive in milk and cheese shows how dangerously […]

The following statement regarding the release of new U.S. dietary guidelines may be attributed to Arash Yomtobian, CEO and President at Mercy For Animals: As new U.S. dietary guidelines place greater emphasis on animal protein, Mercy For Animals encourages a science-led, public health–focused discussion about food choices. Mercy For Animals believes dietary guidance should reflect […]

I am grateful for Mercy For Animals’ work in highlighting the unacceptable lack of progress in cage-free hens in Canada, as outlined in their new report, Beyond the Commitment: Evaluating Cage-Free Progress Across the Canadian Retail Sector.  As the report demonstrates, Canada’s percentage of cage-free hens (20%) lags behind global standards, including those of the […]

Op-ed by Amelia Linn published on Earth.org on November 12th, 2025.