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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Aug 14 2020 | Jenny Dixon

The Long Game: Reducing Meat Consumption By 2100

This study predicts global trends in vegetarianism and identifies potential drivers of large-scale shifts towards reduced-meat diets by the end of the century. READ MORE

Aug 13 2020 | David Kates

Captive Lobster Welfare In The U.K.: A Review

U.K. researchers studied lobsters and tanks inside supermarkets and found a range of animal welfare concerns that could cause stress and pain. READ MORE

Aug 12 2020 | Lukas Jasiunas

Veganism, Stigma, And You

Going vegan carries social stigma that can make it an uncomfortable process. In this blog, we explore social pressures related to being vegan, and how they overlap with other forms of stigmatization. READ MORE

Aug 7 2020 | Andrea Polanco

How Cows Are ‘Designed’ By Farmers And Social Values

Modern-day cow breeds reflect societal values about what cows should look like and how they should behave. This paper looks at the phenomenon of farmed animal design. READ MORE

Aug 6 2020 | Dalton Bassett

The Market Landscape Of Plant-Based Meat In The U.S.

Researchers compare plant- and animal-based meats in terms of environmental impact, health benefits, and animal welfare, finding the public still needs to be educated on the benefits of eating veg. READ MORE

Aug 3 2020 | Siobhan Ballan

Animal Agriculture And COVID-19

As agricultural industries find ways to deal with COVID-19, advocates can call for longterm change by bringing the relationship between animal health and human health into public awareness. READ MORE

Jul 31 2020 | Faunalytics

We Need Better Measures For Fish Welfare

Innumerable fishes are confined by humans in farms to be raised for food. Current regulations are not good enough, and it’s time we look more closely at how to protect their welfare. READ MORE

Jul 29 2020 | Bas Sanders

Global Animal Slaughter Statistics & Charts: 2020 Update

In this blog, we give a comprehensive update to our Global Slaughter Charts, and explore trends in the UN FAO data over the past 60 years. READ MORE

Jul 29 2020 | Bas Sanders

वैश्विक पशु वध सांख्यिकी और चार्ट: 2020 अद्यतन

इस ब्लॉग में, हम अपने वैश्विक वध चार्ट के लिए एक व्यापक अपडेट देते हैं, और पिछले 60 वर्षों में UN FAO डेटा में रुझानों का पता लगाते हैं। READ MORE

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