A recent report by Hannah Thompson-Weeman, Vice-president for Communications with the Animal Agriculture Alliance, analysed the 2021 Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit. The review indicates directions that will be taken by opponents of intensive animal production over the near future. 

• Various speakers expressed opposition to “exploitation of animals”.  This sentiment implies that livestock cannot be used for food, hides, or by products. 
• It is clear that animal rights activists will promote vegetable-based protein foods to conserve resources.  Sustainability with respect to animal rights activists is a thinly disguised justification for a vegan agenda.
• “Environmental Racism” is a new theme, used to disparage livestock production.  Animal rights activists will in the future express an equal opportunity approach to food production, opposing meat, dairy, and eggs.  It is anticipated that concern over environmental degradation, will enbolden animal rights activists to intensify opposition to all forms of livestock production. 

The Animal Agriculture Alliance has circulated a report to members on the 2021 Farmed Animal Conference held in virtual format replacing the annual Animal Rights National Conference. This event attracts a wide variety of activists seeking common cause to address welfare, veganism, sustainability and philosophical concepts relating to the relationship of humans and animals.