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

Oct 9 2012 | Faunalytics

What Is The Most Effective Veg Outreach Video?

Should vegetarian/vegan outreach videos focus on health, the environment or ethics? Should they show graphic images? This study explored answers to these questions and more. READ MORE

Oct 5 2012 | Faunalytics

Limiters Of Beef Consumption

This survey examines attitudes and behaviors surrounding eating beef; more than 3,000 people were surveyed regarding 89 potential barriers to avoiding beef. READ MORE

Oct 4 2012 | Faunalytics

The Poultry And Egg Industry Economic Contribution: 2012

The chicken meat industry alone provides more than a million jobs and $17.2 billion dollars in government revenue without taking into account the rest of the poultry industry. READ MORE

Oct 2 2012 | Faunalytics

How Research Predicted The Popularity Of Meatless Mondays

Although controversial, "Meatless Mondays" can be a successful strategy for animal activists to pursue under the goal of incremental advocacy. READ MORE

Sep 27 2012 | Faunalytics

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements In Cardiovascular Disease

An evaluation of studies has found that whilst omega-3 fatty acid supplements are thought to be beneficial for health, they actually offer no protection against overall cardiovascular events. READ MORE

Sep 26 2012 | Faunalytics

Red Meat Consumption On Disease Risks And GHG

This article details a study on meat consumption’s effect on levels of disease and greenhouse gas emissions among adults in the U.K. READ MORE

Sep 25 2012 | Faunalytics

Recent Research Regarding The Symbolism Of Meat That May Be Useful For Vegetarian Advocacy

In this final blog post of this series, a Faunalytics intern discusses research on how to use the symbolic images of meat to reduce people's meat consumption. READ MORE