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

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Apr 5 2023 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – April 2023

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about student and faculty support for animal research, opinions on feeding cultivated meat to companion animals, the farming of insects, and more. READ MORE

Mar 31 2023 | Rekha Sharma

Challenges In Understanding Farmed Insect Welfare

Insect agriculture is growing, but current research is inadequate to develop welfare guidelines that reflect farmed insects’ unique circumstances. READ MORE

Mar 31 2023 | Ozy Frantz

Desafíos En La Comprensión Del Bienestar De Los Insectos Cultivados

La agricultura de insectos está creciendo, pero la investigación actual es inadecuada para desarrollar criterios de bienestar que reflejen las circunstancias únicas de los insectos cultivados. READ MORE

Mar 30 2023 | Erdem Ozan Meral

Using CCTV Cameras To Monitor Slaughterhouses

Video surveillance may reduce animal welfare violations at slaughterhouses. This paper questions whether it should be prioritized over other approaches. READ MORE

Mar 29 2023 | Andrea Polanco

Support For Farmed Animal Welfare Legislation In Ten Key U.S. States

This Faunalytics study looks at the level of public support or opposition to farmed animal welfare legislation in ten U.S. states where legal advocacy is underway or under consideration. READ MORE

Mar 27 2023 | Sarah Bluhm

Meat Shame And Plant-Based Diets

Some omnivores feel more “meat shame” than others. This research explores what differentiates these consumers and suggests effective ways to change their habits for the better. READ MORE

Mar 24 2023 | Amanda Favara

Transitioning Animal Farms To Offset Carbon Emissions

This study looks at the viability of using “carbon offset” programs to transition animal farms to plant-based production. READ MORE

Mar 22 2023 | Eva Hamer

Using Narrative And Framing In Animal Advocacy

A series of studies by Pax Fauna looks at the use of narrative in animal advocacy. Eva Hamer looks at some of the top themes from the reports, as well as recommendations for advocates. READ MORE

Mar 21 2023 | Sara Streeter

Animal Welfare Regulations Don’t Always Help Animals

Farmed animal welfare was supposed to improve as countries adopted stricter standards. While animals may be better fed, watered, and bedded, they are still suffering. READ MORE

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