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

Mar 28 2016 | karol orzechowski

Shaping Advocacy For Positive Media Coverage

Research shows that positive media coverage might depend less on what advocates do, rather than who they are. READ MORE

Mar 26 2016 | karol orzechowski

Finding Hope In Small Scale Production Of Cultured Meat

Small scale production may be a promising direction for future advances in cultured meat, but economic feasibility remains a problem. READ MORE

Mar 24 2016 | karol orzechowski

Meeting EU Climate Targets Through Meat Reduction

There are a number of ways to meet EU climate targets, but it can't be done without a significant reduction in meat consumption. READ MORE

Mar 22 2016 | karol orzechowski

Evaluating Mass Slaughter Techniques: ‘Whole-House Killings’ Of Hens

'Whole House' killing of layer hens may be a relatively humane slaughter method, but there are variables that need to be tightly controlled. READ MORE