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

Nov 19 2018 | Mona Zahir

Food Labeling And Market Segmentation Of Consumers

"Collectivists" and "individualists," who tend to care more about social and environmental justice, account for 29% of the total market and thus have significant purchasing power. READ MORE

Nov 15 2018 | Elena Nalon

Nudging Consumers To Reduce Meat Demand: A Science-Based Approach

A combination of strategies can deliver the best results in reducing meat demand and consumption, in the interest of animals, the environment and public health. READ MORE

Nov 14 2018 | Jo Anderson

Giving To Animals: New Data On Who And How

The preferences and attitudes of people who donate to animal causes are explored in Faunalytics’ reanalysis of data provided by the Blackbaud Institute and Edge Research. READ MORE

Nov 12 2018 | Brenda Harriman

The Environmental Impact Of Animals As Food

A recent study reviews the impacts of a variety of animal-based food production systems, comparing and contrasting them in an effort to provide policy makers with data to make informed decisions. READ MORE

Nov 9 2018 | Owen Rogers

Using Disgust To Dissuade Meat-Eaters

Most people happily eat burgers, chicken thighs, and fish sticks. If we can’t convince these individuals through logical arguments, could we simply gross them out? READ MORE

Nov 8 2018 | karol orzechowski

Teaching Veterinarians Animal Welfare In Latin America

There is still much room for improvement in Latin American veterinary teaching. University instruction needs to remain practical and useful as it moves forward. READ MORE

Nov 5 2018 | Owen Rogers

Plant-Based Eating And Cardiovascular Disease

An analysis of the Adventist Health Study 2 cohort finds that a plant-based diet can help to mitigate cardiovascular disease, but the effects are dependent on the kind of plant-based food you eat. READ MORE

Nov 2 2018 | Lukas Jasiunas

Aquatic Animal Welfare: Exploring The Scientific Basis

Researchers highlight the wide-spreading implications of the precautionary principle when it comes to the sentience of aquatic animals. READ MORE

Nov 1 2018 | Celine Icard-Stoll

Behind The ‘Graze Craze’: The Environmental Impacts Of Grazing Ruminants

Is consuming “grass-fed” animals truly a sustainable alternative? An extensive report suggests that may not be the case when it comes to our environment. READ MORE

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