How to Use This Map

This map exposes the global infrastructure of animal exploitation. Here's how to navigate it and use it effectively.

Filter and Search

Use the overlay panel in the top-left corner of the map to focus your search:

Search Bar: Enter facility names, company names, or animal types (e.g., "Tyson", "cattle", "chickens")
State Filter: Select a specific state or view all facilities nationwide
Reset Filters: Clear all filters and return to the default view

Toggle different facility types on/off using the checkboxes in the filter panel:

🔴 Slaughterhouses: Where animals are killed (red markers)
⚫ Processing-Only: Facilities that process meat but don't kill (grey markers)
🟣 Animal Testing Labs: Research facilities using animals (purple markers)
🟡 Farms / Breeders: Breeding facilities and animal farms (yellow markers)
🟠 Animal Dealers: Animal dealers (orange markers)
🟢 Exhibitors/Zoos: Exhibitors and zoos (green markers)

The map provides starting points for deeper investigations. Each facility type offers different investigative pathways:

For meat processing facilities, use the facility information to conduct deeper research:

Public Company Research: If the facility belongs to a publicly traded company (like Tyson, JBS, Cargill) in the US, research their 10-K forms filed with the SEC. These annual reports contain detailed information about:
- Board members and executives
- Financial performance and risks
- Legal proceedings and regulatory issues
- Business operations and subsidiaries
Access 10-K forms at SEC's EDGAR database
Corporate Connections: Research parent companies, subsidiaries, and business relationships

For research facilities, additional investigation tools are available:

ARLO Database: Click "View full reports on ARLO" in any lab's popup to access detailed facility histories on the ARLO website by Rise for Animals. ARLO provides:
- Historical inspection reports and violations
- Animal welfare incidents and deaths
- Facility licensing and compliance history
- Research protocols and animal usage data
University Research: For academic institutions, research their animal care committees and research protocols
Government Labs: Use FOIA requests to obtain more detailed information about government research facilities

APHIS-licensed facilities can be investigated using their certificate numbers:

APHIS Public Search Tool: Use the APHIS Animal Welfare Inspection Database to search by:
- Certificate Number: Found in each facility's popup information
- Business Name: Search by the facility name
- Location: Search by city, state, or ZIP code
What You'll Find: The APHIS database provides:
- Current license status and expiration dates
- Inspection reports dating back several years
- Animal welfare violations and citations
- Types of animals held at the facility
- Business contact information

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