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

In the Spotlight

Dec 9 2020 | Brooke Haggerty

Faunalytics’ 2020 Year In Review

In this annual report, our Executive Director Brooke Haggerty looks back on how we navigated a tumultuous — but very productive — 2020 at Faunalytics. READ MORE

Dec 7 2020 | Martine Klock Fleten

Reducing Farmed Animal Suffering With Information About Welfare Labels

A study from Australia looks at whether providing information about the welfare standards of different labels makes consumers more willing to buy labeled products. READ MORE

Dec 3 2020 | David Kates

Why Some Conservatives Are Anti-Vegan And Animal Welfare

The backlash from omnivores against vegetarians often results from moral unease and a desire to preserve traditions and the social order. This review looks at how the process unfolds. READ MORE

Nov 30 2020 | Prina Earth

Will Our Culture Embrace Cultured Meat?

Cultured meat has the potential to transform the food system — but will it be socially accepted? This study explores the possible reactions and pushback from media and religion. READ MORE

Nov 26 2020 | Faunalytics

European Attitudes Toward Fish Welfare

Welfare standards for fish hover between abysmal and non-existent. Would public opinion support campaigns for fish? This analysis is cautiously optimistic. READ MORE

Nov 23 2020 | Sara Streeter

The Lives Of Breeding Bulls In India

Despite India’s cow protection laws, sperm farming causes untold suffering for the dairy industry’s breeding bulls. READ MORE

Nov 23 2020 | Sara Streeter

भारत में प्रजनन करने वाले सांडों का जीवन

भारत के गाय संरक्षण कानूनों के बावजूद, शुक्राणु की खेती डेयरी उद्योग के प्रजनन करने वाले सांडों के लिए अनकही पीड़ा का कारण बनती है। READ MORE

Nov 19 2020 | Eva Hoogstins

California’s Standards For Confining Farm Animals Initiative

The right kind of advocacy can have far-reaching ripple effects. This review looks at how one U.S. state law has influenced farming practices all over the country. READ MORE

Nov 16 2020 | Teresa Gallo

Pasture-Raised Pigs: Are They Living Better?

Pasture-raising pigs is intuitively better than indoor confinement, but the practice is not without problems. A review of over 200 scientific articles finds flaws and suggests improvements. READ MORE

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