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Animals Used for Food

Research about farmed animals including factory farming, veganism, vegetarianism, commercial fishing, and related topics.

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Are Welfare Laws Reshaping U.S. Animal Product Production And Trade?

Mar 11 2026 karol orzechowski

Faunalytics examines USDA data to understand whether state-level animal welfare laws and sales bans — particularly California’s Proposition 12 — are reshaping where U.S. animal products are produced, consumed, and exported. READ MORE

young pig in factory farm

Are Welfare Laws Reshaping U.S. Animal Product Production And Trade?

Faunalytics examines USDA data to understand whether state-level animal welfare laws and sales bans — particularly California’s Proposition 12 — are reshaping where U.S. animal products are produced, consumed, and exported. READ MORE

Mar 11 2026 karol orzechowski

In the Spotlight

Apr 22 2026 | karol orzechowski

Global Animal Slaughter Statistics & Charts

In this resource, updated with the latest available data, we aggregate and explore trends in animal slaughter around the world using UN FAO data tracked since 1960. READ MORE

Apr 20 2026 | Dan Neilson

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! Lessons From A Failed Meat Reduction Intervention

Interventions encouraging people to reduce meat consumption can backfire, especially among those with antisocial traits, lowering willingness to change. READ MORE

Apr 17 2026 | Meghann Cant

The Impact Of The European Chicken Commitment

Transitioning to European Chicken Commitment standards improves food safety, but increases production costs and environmental impacts. READ MORE

Apr 15 2026 | Rakefet Cohen Ben-Arye

Exploring China’s Vegan Movement: A Survey Of The China Vegan Summit & V-March Participants

China’s vegan landscape is unlike anywhere else in the world. This survey of Chinese vegans offers a unique window into the future of plant-based advocacy in the country. READ MORE

Apr 14 2026 | Meghann Cant

Animal Welfare Belongs In Sustainable Development Goals

This report makes the case for integrating animal health and welfare into the United Nations’ global sustainable development framework. READ MORE

Apr 10 2026 | Meghann Cant

Effective Legal Strategies For Defending Animal Activists

A legal expert explores “Plan-B” strategies that could help animal rights activists win court cases through technical arguments rather than political ones. READ MORE

Apr 9 2026 | Alan Jern

How Vegans Navigate An Omnivore’s World

From maintaining relationships with non-vegans to finding welcoming vegan spaces, this study highlights the common challenges that vegans encounter in their daily lives and the different strategies they use to overcome them. READ MORE

Apr 6 2026 | Meghann Cant

Vegan Advocacy In India

This literature review explores the complex factors driving dietary choices in India and offers key insights for advocates to strengthen vegan campaigns. READ MORE

Apr 2 2026 | Meghann Cant

Improving The Welfare Of Indonesia’s Laying Ducks

In Indonesia, ducks used for eggs face severe welfare issues in battery cages. Transitioning to cage-free systems can improve their health and behavior. READ MORE

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