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

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Aug 22 2014 | Faunalytics

Veganuary 2014 Report

In veganuary 2014, over 3,000 people from around the world signed up to eat a vegan diet for a month! The following inforgraphic describes the demographics and shows the results of a follow up survey! READ MORE

Aug 12 2014 | Faunalytics

Flexitarianism: Decarbonising Through Flexible Vegetarianism

This article cites numerous studies to illustrate the effects of meat production on climate change and human health, and the benefits of a reduced meat diet. READ MORE

Aug 12 2014 | Faunalytics

Innovative Behaviour in Fish: Atlantic Cod Can Learn to Use an External Tag to Manipulate a Self-Feeder

A report looks at the behavior of Atlantic Cod, and describes how they are able to use tools to gain more food in a feeding test. READ MORE

Aug 12 2014 | Faunalytics

After Animal Exploitation Vision For A New World

A future without animal exploitation may seem like an impossible goal, but such a world is possible and we should start envisioning and planning accordingly. READ MORE

Aug 5 2014 | Faunalytics

Varieties Of Harm To Animals In Industrial Farming

This paper discusses harm towards animals within factory farms and provides examples of systemic categories of harm towards animals that can be used to re-shift the debate on factory farming. READ MORE

Aug 1 2014 | Faunalytics

Lethal And Non-Lethal Wildlife Conflict Mitigation

A comparison of lethal and non-lethal methods of predator control has found that non-lethal methods were significantly cheaper and as effective or more effective than lethal methods. READ MORE

Jul 28 2014 | Faunalytics

Effects Of Cutting Europe’s Meat And Dairy Intake

This study examined the effect of a reduction in meat and dairy consumption within the EU and found that it would improve health, reduce environmental degradation and improve grain exports. READ MORE

Jul 21 2014 | Faunalytics

Social Support In Pigs With Different Coping Styles

This experiment on pigs tested whether pigs can reduce stress with social support and results indicate pigs benefit from social support during stressful situations. READ MORE

Jul 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Efforts To Overcome Vegetarian-Induced Dissonance Among Meat Eaters

In this psychological study, the author identifies and discusses eight ways meat eaters reduce cognitive dissonance (conflicting beliefs) related to their meat-eating behavior. READ MORE

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Animals Used for Food

Veganuary 2014 Report

Flexitarianism: Decarbonising Through Flexible Vegetarianism

Innovative Behaviour in Fish: Atlantic Cod Can Learn to Use an External Tag to Manipulate a Self-Feeder

After Animal Exploitation Vision For A New World

Varieties Of Harm To Animals In Industrial Farming

Lethal And Non-Lethal Wildlife Conflict Mitigation

Effects Of Cutting Europe’s Meat And Dairy Intake

Social Support In Pigs With Different Coping Styles

Efforts To Overcome Vegetarian-Induced Dissonance Among Meat Eaters

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