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 20 2011 | Faunalytics

Use Of Language By The Animal Agriculture Industry

This article argues that the animal industry should be using fewer euphemisms and be more direct with what happens to animals on farms. READ MORE

Oct 15 2011 | Faunalytics

Understanding Farmers’ Decisions On Animal Welfare

Farmers did not know that group housing for pregnant sows was better for their welfare, and on top of this, many farmers did not have the knowledge to build and maintain group housing. READ MORE

Oct 14 2011 | Faunalytics

Climate Change, Industrial Agriculture And The Law

This paper examined the environmental impact of concentrated animal feeding operations and assesses how the government opted to subsidize the practise instead of regulating it. READ MORE

Oct 14 2011 | Faunalytics

Factory Farming And Food Recalls

Data compiled by Faunalytics looked at USDA recalls from 2006 to 2010, when the agency recalled a total of 211,825,361 pounds of meat-based products. READ MORE

Oct 12 2011 | Faunalytics

Health Of Chinese Vegetarians Compared To Omnivores

This study compared Chinese vegetarian men to omnivore men and found that vegetarian men were significantly healthier on a number of different factors. READ MORE

Oct 12 2011 | Faunalytics

What Will Things Look Like in 10 Years?

Faunalytics' Che Green shares a 10-year vision that may provide interesting food for thought as we consider the future of animals and advocacy. READ MORE

Oct 7 2011 | Faunalytics

Survey Results On Farmers, Ranchers And Consumers

This article summarizes a national survey of U.S. consumers, farmers and ranchers on topics they found most conflicting, attitudes on the direction of U.S. agriculture and their knowledge on farming practises. READ MORE

Oct 5 2011 | Faunalytics

Acknowledge No Evil: How People Come To Accept Violence Against Animals As Normal

Why are most people willing to pay others to engage in animal cruelty, even when they can make personal choices to prevent it? READ MORE

Oct 2 2011 | Faunalytics

Greenhouse Gas Mitigation In Animal Production

Current measurements of greenhouse gas emissions from factory farms are incomplete because the full scope of factory farms are not measured, suggesting that the damage to the environment might be much higher. READ MORE

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