Behind every cage, every slaughterhouse, every testing lab, there is more than just the suffering of animals — there is the quiet desensitization of human empathy. Today, the Humane Foundation sheds light on a growing concern: how normalized violence against animals not only inflicts unimaginable harm on non-human beings but also reshapes the moral fabric of our communities.

Factory farming, a dominant method of food production in many parts of the world, raises significant ethical, environmental, and health concerns that demand urgent attention. This industrialized approach to agriculture prioritizes efficiency and profit over the well-being of animals, the health of communities, and the sustainability of our planet. As vast numbers of livestock are confined in overcrowded and often unsanitary conditions, animal welfare is severely compromised, leading to widesp…