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

Apr 6 2009 | Faunalytics

Naming Cows Improves Milking Temperament

According to this study, about half of U.K. farmers believe that positive human contact such as calling cows by their individual names improves milk production. READ MORE

Apr 3 2009 | Faunalytics

Investment Report On China’s Beef Industry

China’s meat production industry is moving towards larger farms and more modern slaughterhouses for beef cows. READ MORE

Mar 24 2009 | Faunalytics

National Animal Health Monitoring And Surveillance: Beef Cow-Calf Studies

This report by the USDA provides information on beef, cows, and calves and includes studies on animal health related topics. READ MORE

Mar 18 2009 | Faunalytics

2008 State Animal Protection Laws Ranking

A report has assessed U.S. states animal protection laws, with California being one of the best and Arkansas being one of the worst. READ MORE

Mar 15 2009 | Faunalytics

Beef Demand Determinants Project

This study found that price fluctuations had only modest effects on meat demand but instead other factors were more important to determine meat consumption. READ MORE

Mar 10 2009 | Faunalytics

Environment’s Role In Averting Future Food Crises

Food prices are likely to start increasing again due in part to the fact that 25% of the world’s food production may be lost due to “environmental breakdowns” by 2050. READ MORE