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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Feb 14 2014 | Faunalytics

Current Trends In The U.S. Egg Industry

A summary of recent trends in U.S. egg production. Over 6.5 billion eggs were produced in 2013 and 292 million hens were expected by the end of 2014. READ MORE

Feb 13 2014 | Faunalytics

The Regulation Of Animal Movement In The American City

This article discusses the fluid classifications that are applied to animals in urban spaces, as expressed in animal-related laws. READ MORE

Jan 30 2014 | Faunalytics

Urban Livestock Ownership And Regulation In The United States

This article discusses the motivations and practises of the increasingly common idea of people to have "urban livestock" READ MORE

Jan 22 2014 | Hannah McKay

Listening To Communities To Improve Food Access

A report describes the main barriers to accessing healthy food in lower-income areas and suggests recommendations for increasing food equality, as suggested by members of the most affected communities. READ MORE

Jan 22 2014 | Faunalytics

The Promise And Ethics Of Using Muscle Cells To Make Food

This largely theoretical article discusses the advent of clean/cultured meat, including examining the research itself as well as the developing ethical framework for the technology. READ MORE

Jan 17 2014 | Faunalytics

State Legislators’ Roll-Call Votes on Farm Animal Protection Bills: The Agricultural Connection

Political party is the strongest factor explaining legislators' votes. Democrats are much more likely than Republicans to support farm animal welfare bills. READ MORE

Jan 15 2014 | Faunalytics

Vegan Diet Nutrient Intake In Multicenter Trial

Overweight patients, or patients with Type-2 diabetes who went vegan showed a reduced intake of fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol whilst increasing overall positive nutrient intake. READ MORE

Jan 9 2014 | Faunalytics

Knowledge And Attitudes Of European Kosher Consumers As Revealed Through Focus Groups

This study revealed that many Jewish adults exhibited a relatively weak commitment to Kosher meat, mainly due to lack of availability and high cost. READ MORE

Jan 1 2014 | Faunalytics

Functional Aspects Of Emotions In Fish

This article addresses the emotionality of fish, drawing upon literature from psychology, neurology and marine biology. READ MORE

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