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

May 15 2019 | Caryn Ginsberg

Just How Many Veg*ns Are There In The U.S.?

Even if the number of veg*ns isn't growing, veg eating is strongly trending upwards. This blog gives advice for advocates on how best to frame the current state of the veg*n nation. READ MORE

May 13 2019 | Sara Streeter

Got Milk? Make A Political Statement

The alt-right is using lactose tolerance along with the cultural practices of animal domestication and meat consumption to support their world view of white superiority. This study examines the phenomenon. READ MORE

May 9 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Backyard Hens: Concerns And Challenges

Challenges for backyard chicken flocks include predation, malnutrition, disease, lack of qualified veterinary support, and discarding at old age. READ MORE

May 7 2019 | Owen Rogers

How Eating Meat Becomes A Moral Issue: Push And Pull

By understanding what factors in particular lead people to believe eating meat is immoral, we can prioritize the areas with greatest effect. READ MORE

May 3 2019 | Gabriel Borden

Cow Fatalities On Farms And General Farm Animal Welfare

Researchers need to find efficient ways of gathering important animal welfare data, and the general public must continue the trend of demanding animal welfare transparency. READ MORE

Apr 29 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Backyard Hens: Knowledge And Risks

There is a disconnect between people’s perception of how knowledgeable they are about backyard hen health, and their actual ability to identify health hazards. READ MORE

Apr 25 2019 | Alexander Holst

Plant-Based and Clean Meat in the USA, India, and China

A new study reveals differences in consumer acceptance of plant-based and clean meat in China, India, and the United States. The results may surprise you! READ MORE

Apr 19 2019 | Sara Streeter

When Science And Appetite Collide

People process information about food in different ways, so campaigns to encourage the adoption of a more plant-based diet must take this into account. READ MORE

Apr 18 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Differing Opinions Of Veg*ns And Omnivores On Insect-Eating

Researchers find that, due to a pro-environmental tendency, Finnish vegetarians might be more willing to eat insects than omnivores and vegans. READ MORE

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