Animals Used for Food

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

The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

Sep 9 2026 Hillary Hendrickson

A public health measure aimed at children is quietly poised to put billions of insects into the food supply. The decisions are being made right now, and there is a narrow window to change them. READ MORE

The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

Sep 9 2026 Hillary Hendrickson

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Apr 6 2021 | Tiago Pestilla Fabbri

Tools For Welfare Improvements In Fish Aquaculture

This report by Fish Welfare Initiative offers directions to stakeholders to improve fish welfare and applies its concepts to Indian carp aquaculture. READ MORE

Apr 6 2021 | Tiago Pestilla Fabbri

मत्स्य एक्वाकल्चर में कल्याण सुधार के लिए उपकरण

मत्स्य कल्याण पहल की ये रिपोर्ट हितधारकों को मछली कल्याण में सुधार के लिए दिशा-निर्देश प्रदान करती है और इसकी अवधारणाओं को भारतीय तालाब जलीय कृषि पर लागू करती है। READ MORE

Mar 30 2021 | Katherine Schofield

Fish Welfare In Indian Aquaculture: Research And Recommendations

A report by the Fish Welfare Initiative outlines a variety of welfare issues in India’s aquaculture industry and highlights opportunities for improvement. READ MORE

Mar 26 2021 | Ellen Pelos

Wide Open Spaces: Horses Need More Space To Thrive

Veterinary researchers break new ground by examining the welfare of horses being raised for meat on intensive breeding farms. READ MORE

Mar 25 2021 | Katharina Koller

Are Consumers Really Confused By Plant-Based Food Labels?

Some U.S. states have banned the use of terms typically associated with animal products for labeling plant-based food, arguing they confuse consumers. This study examines whether this is true. READ MORE

Mar 22 2021 | Beth Snyder

Public Weighs In On Animal Welfare And Animal Rights

Focus groups reveal how people form attitudes about animals, what they think about animal welfare and animal rights, and how they might be swayed. READ MORE

Mar 19 2021 | Lynda Korimboccus

Selling More Veg*n Food Is Possible, With A ‘Nudge’

Vegetarian main dishes are more likely to be chosen when they’re first on offer at a food counter, and far enough away from the main meat option. READ MORE

Mar 18 2021 | Faunalytics

Canadians Say Animals Are Not For Our Entertainment

A case study about the controversy over a rodeo reflects a broader debate about animals and ethics. This survey asks: how do Canadians feel about the ways we use animals? READ MORE

Mar 17 2021 | Lukas Jasiunas

What Does The Future Hold For ‘Low Trophic’ Sea Life?

The popularity of consuming lower trophic sea life is on the rise. In this blog, we look at their ethology, and why consuming them is an ethical problem. READ MORE

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