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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Oct 9 2020 | Lukas Jasiunas

Meat Avoidance And Poor Mental Health

Researchers conducting a literature review found that many high-quality studies point to a negative association between meat abstinence and mental health. What should advocates make of it? READ MORE

Oct 8 2020 | Ana Alvarelhão

Understanding How Humans Perceive Different Animals

Animals who are perceived as cute, less edible, less familiar, and more capable of feeling tend to be treated with greater moral concern. READ MORE

Oct 2 2020 | Sara Streeter

How Tough Are Vegans?

Contrary to prevailing cultural stereotypes, new research from Canada shows that vegan diets don’t negatively impact strength and endurance, and may even enhance them in some cases. READ MORE

Oct 1 2020 | Faunalytics

Is Humane Slaughter Possible?

"Humane slaughter" is an important concept in the world of animal welfare. However, some philosophers argue that even slaughter that minimizes pain causes unacceptable harm in the process. READ MORE

Sep 29 2020 | Andrea Polanco

Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Dairy Cow Welfare?

Scientists explore how a farm enhanced with artificial intelligence monitoring can measure and help reduce dairy cows’ body temperature to fight heat stress. READ MORE

Sep 28 2020 | Teresa Gallo

Perspectives On India’s Animal Advocacy

India’s rich historical and cultural background influences the animal debate there. This research identifies some of the forces that shape the way Indian society sees animals. READ MORE

Sep 25 2020 | Dalton Bassett

Fish Welfare: Who Do We Help First?

In this paper, researchers at the Fish Welfare Initiative evaluate the lives of different species of farmed fish to determine where we should focus our welfare efforts. READ MORE

Sep 25 2020 | Dalton Bassett

Kesejahteraan Ikan: Siapa yang Kami Bantu Pertama?

Dalam makalah ini, para peneliti di Fish Welfare Initiative mengevaluasi kehidupan berbagai spesies ikan budidaya untuk menentukan di mana kita harus memfokuskan upaya kesejahteraan kita. READ MORE

Sep 25 2020 | Dalton Bassett

Fish Welfare: Sino ang Una Nating Tutulungan?

Sa pag-aaral na ito, sinusuri ng mga mananaliksik sa Fish Welfare Initiative ang buhay ng iba't-ibang uri ng mga farmed fish para matukoy kung saan natin dapat ituon ang ating mga pagsisikap. READ MORE

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Animals Used for Food

Meat Avoidance And Poor Mental Health

Understanding How Humans Perceive Different Animals

How Tough Are Vegans?

Is Humane Slaughter Possible?

Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Dairy Cow Welfare?

Perspectives On India’s Animal Advocacy

Fish Welfare: Who Do We Help First?

Kesejahteraan Ikan: Siapa yang Kami Bantu Pertama?

Fish Welfare: Sino ang Una Nating Tutulungan?

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