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

Sep 25 2020 | Dalton Bassett

สวัสดิภาพปลา: เราควรช่วยเหลือใครก่อน?

ในบทความนี้ นักวิจัยจากองค์กร Fish Welfare Initiative ได้ประเมินคุณภาพชีวิตของปลาในฟาร์มหลากหลายสายพันธุ์ เพื่อพิจารณาว่าเราควรมุ่งเน้นความสำคัญและความพยายามด้านสวัสดิการของเราอย่างไร READ MORE

Sep 24 2020 | Erika Peter

Can We Love Animals And Eat Them Too?

Meat-eaters strategically disconnect meat from its animal origins to avoid conflicting feelings about loving animals while also consuming meat. Highlighting this connection may be an effective strategy. READ MORE

Sep 23 2020 | karol orzechowski

Leveraging Social Norms For Animal Advocacy

Our new factsheet on social norms messaging looks at why and how small nudges and tweaks in language and positioning can add up to a big difference for animals. READ MORE

Sep 21 2020 | Andrea Polanco

Public Concerns About Animal Welfare Influence Policy Decisions

This paper brings together farmed animal welfare researchers and industry stakeholders to discuss how consumer values drives companies to improve animal welfare. READ MORE

Sep 17 2020 | Dalton Bassett

A Look At Meat Throughout Western History

Researchers examined 200,000 years of Western history to understand the various impacts of meat on Western culture. READ MORE

Sep 11 2020 | Kate Oxley

Environmental Enrichment And Pig Welfare

A recent literature review found that environmental enrichment like straw, a larger living space, fresh wood, and music can dramatically improve pigs’ welfare. READ MORE

Sep 10 2020 | Owen Rogers

Reflections On Animal Products And Cost-Competitiveness

Will there come a day when eating animal products is “ethical again,” due to clean meat? The answer may lie in cost-competitiveness. READ MORE

Sep 4 2020 | Stuart Babcock

Negative Media Events & Public Attitudes Towards Animal Welfare

Media campaigns exposing inhumane industry practices are an important part of animal advocacy. This study examined the effects of negative media on perceptions of the meat industry in Australia. READ MORE

Sep 3 2020 | Sara Streeter

Meat Made Better: Will Consumers Bite?

Cultured meat, while derived from animal cells, can be made healthier than meat from the animals themselves. But is that enough for consumers to buy it? READ MORE

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