Animals

Scholars discuss the challenges of promoting antibiotic development and preserving existing drugs.

Regulators strive to keep our animal companions’ food safe, but gaps remain.

Scholar favors ending unregulated small-volume dog breeding.

Scholar identifies pitfalls of marine mammal protections and pushes for coordinated global standards.

Despite state and local action, more effective reduction of single-use plastics must come from Congress.

Debate ignites over regulating service and support animals on airplanes and in public accommodations.

A federal appellate court decision could send foie gras off the menu—again.

Final rule creates tension between conservationists and wildlife officials.

Scholars propose a new federal agency to reduce abuse of agricultural animals.

Agency must determine whether Pacific bluefin tuna should be protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Amid growing concerns about “superbugs,” regulators seek comment on use of antimicrobials in animal feed.

Bay Area canine owners are up in arms over a proposed rule that would limit dog walking.