In late September the Animal Agriculture Alliance issued reports detailing activists’ organizations opposing the livestock industry.  The Major Animal Activists Groups Report as posted identifies groups active in the U.S.  The Radical Vegan Activism Report analyzes the intended actions and policies of the significant organizations.

The Radical Vegan Activism Report clearly emphasizes the intent to displace commercial livestock production then followed by all forms of animal consumption. Activists that are opposed to “speciesism” are essentially vegan zealots intent on imposing their dietary proclivities on society.  Mercy for Animals intends to end industrial animal agriculture and to replace it with a just and sustainable food system.  The term “just” is interesting in that Josh Tetrick, a sometime entrepreneur in marketing alternatives to animal products, incorporates “Just” in his diverse brand names.  People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals consider that consumption of food species should be ended entirely.

The Animal Agriculture Alliance documented 386 actions taken against agriculture in 2023 including vandalism, trespass, theft (“liberation”) and harassment. According to the Alliance, animal rights and pro-vegan organizations attracted more than $800 million in contributions in 2023.  It is evident that there is a continual proliferation of organizations often with common directorship or management.  This is due to conflicts among activists regarding policy and procedures but also recognition that new organizations can attract new donors.

The Animal Agriculture Alliance provides valuable information and guidance for the livestock industry and serves as a forum to promote responsible livestock production and deserves our support.