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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Apr 2 2025 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – April 2025

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about egg production in Asia and Brazil, the benefits of a vegan dog diet, the use of feed crops in aquaculture, and more. READ MORE

Apr 2 2025 | Jenny Amphaeris

Building Empathy Through Direct Interactions With Animals

Women are known for their ability to empathize with animals. This study demonstrates a link in men too between having companion animals and feeling empathy for other species. READ MORE

Mar 28 2025 | Mia Elliott

More Knowledge Sharing, Collaboration Will Advance Cage-Free Transition

A solutions-oriented workshop brought together 80 people from different backgrounds to discuss the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to cage-free egg production. READ MORE

Mar 27 2025 | Nino O'shea-Nejad

Plant-Based Defaults Boost Sustainability In University Dining

Making plant-based meals the default option in university dining halls significantly increases their selection, reduces meat consumption, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions — all with minimal disruption to students and staff. READ MORE

Mar 26 2025 | Zach Wulderk

The Economic Impacts Of A Plant-Based Transition: Exploring Two Growth Scenarios

How would a shift towards large-scale plant-based meat consumption impact the economy of the United States? This Faunalytics study explores two hypothetical paths and outcomes. READ MORE

Mar 25 2025 | Ashley Meader

Promising Strategies For Improving Animal Welfare In Brazil

Due to a diverse animal agriculture industry, Brazilian animal advocates have many individual and collective opportunities to promote high-impact animal welfare interventions. READ MORE

Mar 25 2025 | Ashley Meader

Estratégias promissoras para melhorar o bem-estar animal no Brasil

Por conta de uma indústria diversificada de agricultura animal, os defensores brasileiros dos animais têm muitas oportunidades individuais e coletivas para promover intervenções de alto impacto sobre o bem-estar animal. READ MORE

Mar 24 2025 | Josh Stern

What Do Chinese Poultry Producers Think About Animal Welfare?

Researchers surveyed the perceptions and attitudes of Chinese producers towards farmed chickens, who endure some of the worst living conditions in cage housing systems. READ MORE

Mar 21 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

Ag-Gag Politics: How Governments Justify Secrecy In Agriculture

How do governments defend controversial laws that limit public oversight of factory farms? This study explores the rise of ag-gag laws in Canada. READ MORE

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