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Animals Used for Food

Research about farmed animals including factory farming, veganism, vegetarianism, commercial fishing, and related topics.

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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

gummy bears

The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

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

Sep 9 2026 Hillary Hendrickson

In the Spotlight

Oct 25 2007 | Faunalytics

Per Capita Consumption [Of Meat, 2007]

Per-capita U.S. meat consumption is expected to have declined in 2007, and is expected to do so again in the coming year, mostly due to higher retail prices. READ MORE

Oct 22 2007 | Faunalytics

Ohioans’ Attitudes About Animal Welfare

In summary, Ohioans strongly believe in the importance of farm animal welfare, even though some will be used for meat and a majority own companion animals. READ MORE

Oct 22 2007 | Faunalytics

Veg*n Dog Health

Veg*n dogs are healthier than dogs on a carnivore diet, but the veg*n diet can lead to health problems that can be solved through the use of digestive enzymes. READ MORE

Oct 22 2007 | Faunalytics

Weight Loss And Cancer Survival Of Plant-Based Diet

This study examined the effect of a vegan diet on prostate cancer survival and weight loss in obese women. READ MORE

Oct 18 2007 | Faunalytics

5 Healthy Food Trends Worth Following

This article explores five popular healthy food trends across America, notably focusing on flexitarianism. READ MORE

Oct 17 2007 | Faunalytics

Americans Eating Out Less Amid Economic Concerns

As a consequence of economic concerns, in 2007 fewer Americans will be eating at restaurants over the next three months. READ MORE

Oct 16 2007 | Faunalytics

Meat Animals Production, Disposition, And Income

This website contains reports on government statistics of annual U.S. farmed animal production information and includes information on consumption, deposition and income. READ MORE

Oct 15 2007 | Faunalytics

Development And Physical Fitness Of Vegetarian Children

This study examined the development and health of vegetarian children compared to non-vegetarian children. READ MORE

Oct 10 2007 | Faunalytics

Food Consumption Surveys In The U.S. Department Of Agriculture

This article contains an overview of the USDA's food-consumption studies. READ MORE