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

Aug 27 2011 | Faunalytics

Animal Attitudes in Flanders, Belgium

This study reports on the attitudes of Flemish citizens toward animal welfare, demographic differences in these attitudes, and the ways in which consumers want welfare issues to be presented to them. READ MORE

Aug 26 2011 | Faunalytics

What’s For Dinner 2011: Trends In Center Of Plate Proteins

This report has found that meat consumption is still growing but grocery stores are outpacing restaurants, as Americans continue to keep eating at home. READ MORE

Aug 21 2011 | Faunalytics

Ranked Nonprofits: National Animal Welfare, Rights, & Protection 2011

170 experts identified as working in the animal protection field suggested what organizations are currently making the greatest impact in the field. READ MORE

Aug 14 2011 | Faunalytics

Social Acceptance Of Dairy Farming: The Ambivalence Between The Two Faces Of Modernity

This study used a three-tiered approach to investigate attitudes of Dutch citizens toward dairy farming. READ MORE

Aug 9 2011 | Faunalytics

Winning The Race Against Recidivism: What We Know, What We Don’t, And Where To Go From Here

How many vegans and vegetarians resume eating animal products, and why? Does the apparent growing popularity of humane meat products undermine the efforts of vegan and vegetarian advocates? READ MORE

Aug 6 2011 | Faunalytics

Difference In Attitude Towards Animal Neglect And Animal Abuse

This study explored attitudes toward animal abuse and animal and found that differences in attitudes steamed from gender. The same conclusion was found in differences in relationships by type of animal. READ MORE

Aug 4 2011 | Faunalytics

Egg Market Shows No Signs Of Cracking

This survey asked U.S. respondents’ attitudes towards eggs consumption, their role in a healthy diet and the perceptions of different types of eggs. READ MORE

Aug 1 2011 | Faunalytics

Big Chicken: Pollution And Industrial Poultry Production In America

This report by the Pew Environment Group examines 50 years of data from federal and state governments in the United States to examine the shifts in the poultry industry. The study highlights the shift from many smaller farms to fewer large farms, as well as a 1,400% increase in the number of chickens raised and slaughtered, as having a detrimental impact on the environment. The report makes recommendations to reduce the environmental impact of poultry production. READ MORE

Jul 30 2011 | Faunalytics

Do Free Range Chickens Lay Fewer Eggs?

This study examined the effects of allowing chickens used for their eggs space to move in a manner considered to be "free-range." The levels of their egg production was monitored; authors found that allowing chickens access to the outdoors and space to move resulted in a lower egg yield. READ MORE

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