Despite the progress, the 21st century presents massive challenges for animal advocates:
By making conscious choices—whether in the products we buy, the food we eat, or the laws we support—we contribute to a culture that values life in all its forms.
The gold standard for welfare is the originally developed for livestock but now applied across the board:
However, there is hope. We are seeing a surge in "clean meat" (lab-grown) technology that could eliminate the need for livestock slaughter. Dozens of countries have banned the use of wild animals in circuses, and several nations have recognized animals as "sentient beings" in their constitutions. Conclusion
(prevention and rapid treatment).