Animals Used for Food

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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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Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

How Meat Contributes To Global Warming

Beef production generates an enormous amount of CO2 with the average American’s beef diet emitting the same amount of greenhouse gas as a car driven for 1,800 miles. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Temple Grandin Clarification On Certification Program

This article clarifies the Niman Ranch’s existing guidelines and standards on their certificate for Niman Ranch pork and beef programs. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

California Dairy Industry Creates More Than 443,000 Jobs

This article examined the California dairy industry and found that one dairy cow created approximately $34,000 dollars in economic activity and 100 cows created 25 jobs. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Dairy Farms Culture’s Impact On Animal Welfare

A study has found that positive animal welfare requires more than changing the attitudes of individual workers and instead requires a “culture” of good husbandry. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Consumers Want Hormone-Free Milk Labels

According to this poll, 80% of U.S. consumers believe that milk produced without the hormone rBGH should be allowed to be labeled as such. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Analysis Of Eight Commonly Occuring Farming Practices

A majority of veterinarians oppose all of the common farming practices outlined in this article. The most acceptable practice was tail-docking without anesthesia, with 19% acceptance. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Attitudes Of Consumers Towards The Welfare Of Farmed Animals

This survey asked European Union consumers their attitudes, knowledge and behavior towards animal welfare and legislation of farmed animals. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

New Poll Shows Nebraska Voters Want All Sides Participating In Animal Welfare Debate

A survey has found that a majority of Nebraska voters want the debate on humane treatment of farm animals to involve all those effected, including consumers, farmers, animal welfare groups and food safety experts. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Consumer Concerns About The Impacts Of Their Food

Press release which describes a UCSC study about influences over consumer purchasing behavior. READ MORE

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Animals Used for Food

How Meat Contributes To Global Warming

Temple Grandin Clarification On Certification Program

California Dairy Industry Creates More Than 443,000 Jobs

Dairy Farms Culture’s Impact On Animal Welfare

Consumers Want Hormone-Free Milk Labels

Analysis Of Eight Commonly Occuring Farming Practices

Attitudes Of Consumers Towards The Welfare Of Farmed Animals

New Poll Shows Nebraska Voters Want All Sides Participating In Animal Welfare Debate

Consumer Concerns About The Impacts Of Their Food

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