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 11 2011 | Faunalytics

Salaries Of Large Animal Veterinarians Declined Due To Crisis

This report has found that the average salaries of veterinarians has been on the decline from 2007-2009 as a result of the worsening economy. READ MORE

Feb 8 2011 | Faunalytics

Young Adult Vegetarianism And Eating Behaviors

A study of vegetarians between the ages of 15-25 has found that they are at higher risk of binge eating, unhealthy weight-control behaviours and disordered eating. READ MORE

Feb 8 2011 | Faunalytics

Elements Of Societal Perception Of Farm Animal Welfare

This study of Dutch respondents sought to understand attitudes towards animal welfare. It concluded that previous emotional experiences with animals strongly influenced a participants overall perception of animal welfare. READ MORE

Feb 8 2011 | Faunalytics

How Americans Think About Animals

Dr. Hal Herzog uses the Google tool Ngram to examine changes in attitudes toward animals over time, examining terms like "pets," "chicken," "beef," and "animal rights." READ MORE

Feb 4 2011 | Faunalytics

Vegetarian Adolescents Characteristics In A Multi-ethnic Urban Population

Vegetarian adolescents are more likely to be female, body conscious and are more likely to have an eating disorder than non-vegetarians. READ MORE

Feb 4 2011 | Faunalytics

Farm Animal Welfare: The Five Freedoms And The Free Market

This paper argues that consumer actions and quality assurance schemes by independent audits can determine and enact good animal welfare. READ MORE

Feb 1 2011 | Faunalytics

Research Shows How Food System Can Better Communicate To Consumers

This report found that U.S. consumers had a much more positive attitude about the food system once they had reviewed the educational literature on the subject. READ MORE

Feb 1 2011 | Faunalytics

Neandertals Had A Varied Diet And Cooked Plant Food

Researchers have concluded that Neandertals ate a variety of plant foods and cooked grains as part of a diverse diet. READ MORE

Feb 1 2011 | Faunalytics

European Agricultural Policy And Farm Animal Welfare

The European Common Agricultural policy has a strong influence on the standards related to farm structure but further research is needed to indicate its full influence on animal welfare. READ MORE

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Animals Used for Food

Salaries Of Large Animal Veterinarians Declined Due To Crisis

Young Adult Vegetarianism And Eating Behaviors

Elements Of Societal Perception Of Farm Animal Welfare

How Americans Think About Animals

Vegetarian Adolescents Characteristics In A Multi-ethnic Urban Population

Farm Animal Welfare: The Five Freedoms And The Free Market

Research Shows How Food System Can Better Communicate To Consumers

Neandertals Had A Varied Diet And Cooked Plant Food

European Agricultural Policy And Farm Animal Welfare

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