Insect stress, pain and suffering: welfare implications for entomophagy

Much attention has been given to stress and pain suffered by vertebrate animals in intensively farmed environments. However, as the advantages of consuming insect protein become more widely understood, it may be time to consider the potential suffering of invertebrates too. In the UK, Europe and America, an industry that previously farmed insects for pet … Continue reading Insect stress, pain and suffering: welfare implications for entomophagy