Animals Used for Food

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

Nearly Eight Billion Per Year And Counting: Global Chick Culling, 2019–2024

Aug 12 2026 karol orzechowski

Within hours of hatching, roughly half the chicks born into the global egg industry are killed. This Faunalytics report examines the scope of the problem — and the technological solutions within our reach. READ MORE

Nearly Eight Billion Per Year And Counting: Global Chick Culling, 2019–2024

Aug 12 2026 karol orzechowski

In the Spotlight

Sep 4 2026 | David Church

How Smart Camera Technology Can Benefit Chickens And Farmers

This study sought to determine whether a smart camera system could provide valuable information about chicken health and welfare to augment the data already collected on farms in the European Union and United States. READ MORE

Sep 2 2026 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – September 2026

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about Facebook’s role in the illegal wildlife trade, the success of online animal protection petitions in Taiwan, breed-specific legislation in the U.S., and more. READ MORE

Aug 31 2026 | Clare Wieck

Animal-Computer Interaction Technologies Offer Hope For Better Welfare

This review illustrates how captive animals can experience better welfare through animal-computer interaction technologies that offer agency and mental stimulation. READ MORE

Aug 28 2026 | Meghann Cant

Funding Practices In Farmed Animal Advocacy

Candid interviews with 34 fundraisers reveal what’s working — and what isn’t — in how funders support the farmed animal advocacy movement. READ MORE

Aug 26 2026 | Allison Troy

Animal Product Impact Scales 2026: Updated U.S. Estimates And The U.K.’s First Animal Product Impact Data

We’ve updated our Animal Product Impact Scales (APIS) for 2026, with revised U.S. estimates and, for the first time, U.K. data. This blog serves as a guide for the new numbers and how you can use them. READ MORE

Aug 24 2026 | Josh DesMarais

Can Informative Videos Reduce Meat Consumption?

Students who watched 16 minutes of the movie Dominion were less likely to eat meat afterward. READ MORE

Aug 20 2026 | David Church

Perceptions Of Shrimp Welfare In Brazil

In Brazil, people’s opinions on shrimp sentience, welfare, and farming practices are influenced by factors such as their age, gender, socioeconomic status, and how often they eat shrimp. READ MORE

Aug 19 2026 | Zach Wulderk

Following A Data Point Down The Rabbit Hole

Sometimes, trying to verify even commonly referenced statistics can end up sending you down a data “rabbit hole.” In this blog post, we trace the origins of one such claim and explore how shaky data can spread. READ MORE

Aug 17 2026 | Meghann Cant

Who Really Profits From Wisconsin’s Factory Farm Expansion?

This advocacy guide reveals the financial machinery behind factory farm expansion in the state of Wisconsin, and how communities can fight back. READ MORE

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