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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Dec 17 2010 | Faunalytics

Antimicrobials Sold Or Distributed For Use In Food-Producing Animals

The FDA says approximately 29 million pounds of antimicrobials were sold in the United States in 2009 for use in food animals. READ MORE

Dec 14 2010 | Faunalytics

U.S. Beef Demand Drivers And Enhancement Opportunities

This research discussed the reasons for beef demand and the reasons for its relative fluctuations in demand. READ MORE

Dec 13 2010 | Faunalytics

A Look At U.S. Meat Trends In The Last Century

Over the last few decades Americans have been eating more and more chicken, thanks in part to the health scares associated with red meat. READ MORE

Dec 6 2010 | Faunalytics

The Hottest Restaurant Menu Trends In 2011

This survey by the National Restaurant Association discusses the top 2011 trends for restaurants including, nutritious kids’ dishes, hyper-local items and sustainable seafood. READ MORE

Dec 6 2010 | Faunalytics

Factory Farm Map

This article includes a link to an interactive map that details the trend towards industrialized factory farming across the US, by State, from 1997 to 2007. READ MORE

Dec 6 2010 | Faunalytics

Airport Food Review: Detroit Healthiest, Atlanta And Washington Lag

There has been an increase in vegetarian options in airports with 82% offering one healthy vegetarian option. READ MORE

Dec 2 2010 | Faunalytics

Half Of China’s Antibiotics Are Fed To Animals

China's massive amount of antibiotics that they give to farm animals has exacerbated the issue of antibiotic resistance. READ MORE

Nov 29 2010 | Faunalytics

Argentina Creates A New Category For Classifying Cattle

Argentina has created a new category of classification for calves that will help increase the efficiency and the production cycle of cows. READ MORE

Nov 22 2010 | Faunalytics

Vet Students Picking Companion Animals Over Farms

Vet students are increasingly choosing not to work with farm animals, and there are concerns on the declining number of veterinarians working on large-animal practises. READ MORE

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Animals Used for Food

Antimicrobials Sold Or Distributed For Use In Food-Producing Animals

U.S. Beef Demand Drivers And Enhancement Opportunities

A Look At U.S. Meat Trends In The Last Century

The Hottest Restaurant Menu Trends In 2011

Factory Farm Map

Airport Food Review: Detroit Healthiest, Atlanta And Washington Lag

Half Of China’s Antibiotics Are Fed To Animals

Argentina Creates A New Category For Classifying Cattle

Vet Students Picking Companion Animals Over Farms

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