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

Jun 24 2015 | karol orzechowski

T.V. Food Documentaries and ‘The Blame Game’

Food documentaries help to promote the idea that individual choice will dig us out of systemic problems, when deeper critique and action is what is needed. READ MORE

Jun 19 2015 | karol orzechowski

Scale of Production Vs. Animal Welfare in Dairy: Farmer’s Views

Increasing the scale of dairy production increases the likelihood of welfare problems. Do dairy farmers notice a difference? READ MORE

Jun 18 2015 | karol orzechowski

Psychological Study of Veg Ethics Still Has A Long Way to Go

A literature review of contemporary psychology studies relating to food finds the exploration of ethical veg diets is 'still in its Infancy.' READ MORE

Jun 18 2015 | karol orzechowski

Framing Live Export: How Media Sets The Range of Animal Advocacy Debates

Media outlets are powerful players in setting the scope of the debate on animal issues, and they value an "animal welfare frame" over a rights approach. READ MORE

Jun 16 2015 | karol orzechowski

Stepping Up, Stepping In: Factors Influencing the Reporting of Animal Cruelty

Knowledge is key when it comes to reporting animal abuse. This study shows that if people know the impact of cruelty and how to report it, they probably will. READ MORE

Jun 15 2015 | Faunalytics

Animal Tracker – Year 8

The favorability of animal protection as a cause remains high, and a solid majority of Americans believe that animal welfare is important for all animals. READ MORE