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

May 12 2023 | Sarah Bluhm

Meat, Dairy, And Canada’s Climate Actions

Canada has an ambitious plan to combat climate change, and reducing the country’s animal product consumption could be the key to its success. READ MORE

May 10 2023 | Sarah Thorson & Ilana Braverman

What To Consider When Asking Institutions To Shift How They Serve Food

A guest blog from Greener By Default explores and explains the process of getting institutions to consider menu changes and plant-based defaults. READ MORE

May 9 2023 | Stephen Vrla

Analyzing The Value Of Sentience Legislation

Many countries have enacted legislation recognizing the sentience of nonhuman animals. But is this the most effective way to improve animal lives? READ MORE

May 8 2023 | Lindsey Stowell

Vegan Product Demand In Australia And New Zealand

Consumer insights from Australia and New Zealand can help advocates understand how vegan products are consumed there, and which items are most in demand. READ MORE

May 5 2023 | Bala Seshasayee

Fighting Factory Farms in Argentina

Argentina’s government is considering building factory farms to supply pig meat to China. This article presents a broad perspective of the issue, along with recommendations for animal advocates. READ MORE

May 3 2023 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – May 2023

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about vets and the internet, large carnivore distribution, plant-based milk's effect on dairy milk sales, and more. READ MORE

Apr 27 2023 | Trent Davidson

When Pigs Fight: Conflict Resolution Among Domestic Pigs

This study found that pigs can not only resolve their own conflicts, but also mediate conflicts between other pigs, emphasizing their complex social and emotional skills. READ MORE

Apr 26 2023 | Zach Wulderk

Different Strokes For Different Folks: Comparing U.S. Groups’ Openness to Pro-Animal Actions

This Faunalytics study examines a broad range of demographics and shows how advocates working with specific groups can craft asks that are most likely to appeal to them. READ MORE

Apr 24 2023 | Kevin Xia

Animal Sentience And Suffering: Cross-Cultural Perspectives

The way we perceive farmed animal sentience and suffering plays a significant role in how we treat them. But these beliefs differ across culture, gender, and age. READ MORE

Topics

Get Involved