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

Nov 7 2023 | Robert Walker

Is Cultured Meat Really A Climate Solution?

Cultured meat has attracted billions in funding. These researchers argue that its environmental impacts could be higher than people claim. READ MORE

Nov 3 2023 | Narges Kalantari

Examining Cross-Cultural Attitudes Towards Animal Welfare

People around the world care about animal welfare, but economic and sociocultural differences cause countries to vary on their animal-related values. READ MORE

Nov 1 2023 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – November 2023

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about fish farming, plastic pollution, South African game farming, and more. READ MORE

Oct 31 2023 | Susan Gabriel

Trends In The Global Animal Product Trade, 2000-2018

This article breaks down the global data on meat and dairy imports and exports to understand how animal product consumption is changing. READ MORE

Oct 31 2023 | Susan Gabriel

ग्लोबल पशु उत्पाद व्यापार में रुझान, 2000-2018

यह लेख यह समझने के लिए मांस और डेयरी आयात और निर्यात पर वैश्विक डेटा का विश्लेषण करता है कि पशु उत्पाद की खपत कैसे बदल रही है। READ MORE

Oct 30 2023 | Leah Kelly

How Many Shrimps Are Killed For Food?

This study found that shrimps far outnumber all other animals killed for food globally, including fishes and chickens. The authors discuss the animal welfare repercussions for the shrimp industry. READ MORE

Oct 30 2023 | Leah Kelly

भोजन के लिए कितने झींगा मारे जाते हैं?

इस अध्ययन में पाया गया कि वैश्विक स्तर पर भोजन के लिए मारे जाने वाले अन्य सभी जानवरों, जिनमें मछलियाँ और मुर्गियाँ भी शामिल हैं, से कहीं अधिक संख्या झींगा की है। लेखक झींगा उद्योग के लिए पशु कल्याण प्रभावों पर चर्चा करते हैं। READ MORE

Oct 30 2023 | Leah Kelly

Berapa Banyak Udang yang Dibunuh untuk Makanan?

Studi ini menemukan bahwa udang jauh lebih banyak daripada hewan lain yang dibunuh untuk dimakan di seluruh dunia, termasuk ikan dan ayam. Para penulis membahas dampak kesejahteraan hewan bagi industri udang. READ MORE