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

Jan 9 2024 | Aeneas Koosis

How Do People Feel About Non-Speciesist Language?

Using compassionate terms for animals signals deep ethical beliefs, but it also stirs strong feelings, especially among meat-eaters. READ MORE

Jan 8 2024 | Joly Ghanawi

How Primary School Textbooks Portray Animal Farming

In Portugal, animal farming is largely presented in school books as an economic activity necessary for feeding people. READ MORE

Jan 5 2024 | Amy Kennedy

Discouraging Red Meat Consumption Through Environmental Messaging

In this study, researchers explored whether messages about protecting vs. harming the environment could encourage people to reduce their red meat purchases. READ MORE

Jan 3 2024 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – January 2024

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about companion cat behavior, COVID-19 in the meatpacking sector, vegan fish products, and more. READ MORE

Jan 3 2024 | Nick Souter

Vegetarians And The Meaning Of Happiness

Happiness means different things to different people. The way that vegetarians think about happiness may have implications for animal advocacy. READ MORE

Jan 1 2024 | Jonathan Sutton

Do Consumers Connect Climate Change With Industrial Meat?

This poll found that people are still not very aware of the climate effects of industrial meat, and the media is not informing them. READ MORE

Dec 22 2023 | Kate Shipton

National Norms, Identity, And Meat Consumption

When people eat meat, they may be influenced by what they think other people in their country are doing — especially if they identify strongly with that country. READ MORE

Dec 18 2023 | Katy Myers

Protecting Animals Harmed By Human Conflict

This report explores the many ways that human-caused conflict can impact different animal groups, and what advocates can do to help. READ MORE

Dec 14 2023 | Robert Walker

The “Trap” Of Animal Agriculture

Animal agriculture can be extensive or intensive. This researcher argues that one method causes more environmental harm while the other poses major risks for future pandemics. READ MORE

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