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

Sep 19 2008 | Faunalytics

California Remains Nation’s Leading Dairy Producer

California’s dairy industry continues growing strong, with a 12% milk production increase since 2004 and 2007. It remains the largest dairy producer in the U.S. READ MORE

Sep 18 2008 | Faunalytics

Improving Piglet Survival

The current mortality rate among pigs in the EU is 20% per litter, however breeding from “high survival” boars can reduce the morality rate to 12% within selected litters. READ MORE

Sep 16 2008 | Faunalytics

Cultivating The Green Consumer

Overwhelming number of consumers state that they care about the environment, but fail to buy green products in their shopping. READ MORE

Sep 16 2008 | Faunalytics

National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, 2007

This New Zealand report discusses key indicators for assessing animal welfare with an emphasis on farmed animals and wildlife. READ MORE

Sep 15 2008 | Faunalytics

Domestic Farm Animal Experimentation In Decline

This article examines the importance of research on domestic farm animals, and how farmed animal experimentation is in decline in the U.S. READ MORE

Sep 15 2008 | Faunalytics

Rabobank Report Highlights Success Factors For Food Retailers In Current Market

The projected increase in food prices in 2009 has led some consumers to start budgeting more and purchase cheaper food products. READ MORE

Sep 10 2008 | Faunalytics

U.S. Consumers More Concerned About Food Safety Than War In Iraq Or Climate Change

The concern for global warming and the Iraq War is lower among U.S. consumers than the safety of the food they eat. READ MORE

Sep 8 2008 | Faunalytics

Drinking Water Of 41 Million Americans Contaminated With Pharmaceuticals

The usage of pharmaceutical drugs for extensive animal farming has lead, in part, to the contamination of the drinking water of 41 million Americans. READ MORE

Sep 8 2008 | Faunalytics

Chickens, Globalisation And The Forest King

The Indian “Forest King” chicken, while unsuitable for factory farms, may be used for meat and egg production for smaller farms competing against factory farms. READ MORE

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