Animal systems,
documented.
A reference project documenting how animal systems operate across industries, countries, and institutions.
This project is maintained with contributions from researchers and advocates around the world.
Inside the index
Industries
How 32 sectors, from meat and dairy to fur, racing, and research, are structured: scale, processes, and the animals involved.
Practices
48 specific procedures used across these industries — from artificial insemination to tail docking — documented individually, with the industries and animals they apply to.
Countries & Developments
How laws, enforcement actions, and industry shifts have changed animal systems in 40+ countries, tracked over time.
Help Document Animal Systems in Your Country
We’re inviting contributors from around the world to help keep country records accurate and up to date by adding sources, developments, and local context.
Currently documenting 40+ countries, 50+ animal records, and 100+ developments.
Expected commitment: 1–2 hours per week.
Most animal systems operate out of sight.
This documents how they work.