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Animals Used for Food

Research about farmed animals including factory farming, veganism, vegetarianism, commercial fishing, and related topics.

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Are Animal Welfare Laws Reshaping U.S. Animal Product Production And Trade?

Mar 11 2026 karol orzechowski

Faunalytics examines USDA data to understand whether state-level animal welfare laws and sales bans — particularly California’s Proposition 12 — are reshaping where U.S. animal products are produced, consumed, and exported. READ MORE

young pig in factory farm

Are Animal Welfare Laws Reshaping U.S. Animal Product Production And Trade?

Faunalytics examines USDA data to understand whether state-level animal welfare laws and sales bans — particularly California’s Proposition 12 — are reshaping where U.S. animal products are produced, consumed, and exported. READ MORE

Mar 11 2026 karol orzechowski

In the Spotlight

Mar 15 2016 | karol orzechowski

The Vegetarian Dilemma: Feeding Our Companions Other Animals

Vegans and vegetarians follow "prevailing medical wisdom" that veg*n diets are acceptable for dogs but problematic for cats. READ MORE

Mar 12 2016 | karol orzechowski

Bias Against Veg People From Both ‘Source’ And ‘Target’

Research shows that there is a bias against veg*ns that may be driven by "envy" or by a lack of adherence to social norms. READ MORE

Mar 10 2016 | karol orzechowski

I Think, Therefore I Am? Self-Identification And Vegetarians

A growing number of people consider themselves vegetarians, but what do they really eat and what does it mean for animal advocacy? READ MORE

Mar 7 2016 | karol orzechowski

Cows And Visual Familiarity

Cows can recognize their herd mates, based not on smell or touch, but based solely on visual identification. READ MORE

Feb 29 2016 | karol orzechowski

Meat Production And Deforestation: A Review

A convergence of meat consumption trends is threatening to impact the forests in the Madre de Dios region of Peru. READ MORE

Feb 25 2016 | karol orzechowski

Global Fishing Impact May Be Larger Than We Think

New analysis indicates that global fishing may be severely underestimated. What does that mean for fish? READ MORE

Feb 24 2016 | Faunalytics

A Summary Of Faunalytics’ Study Of Current And Former Vegetarians And Vegans

Our landmark study of lapsed and current vegetarians/vegans is an essential resource for animal advocates. Here we've compiled all of the related reports and resources in one place. READ MORE

Feb 22 2016 | karol orzechowski

Is There A Veg Stigma?

Are people's perceptions of vegans (and vegetarians) hindering efforts to reduce farmed animal consumption? READ MORE

Feb 17 2016 | Faunalytics

Study Of Current And Former Vegetarians And Vegans: Secondary Findings

This report is the final installment of our Study of Current and Former Vegetarians and Vegans, focused on specific research questions. READ MORE

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