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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Oct 19 2022 | Faunalytics

Farmed Animal Suffering: How Do Brazilian Consumers Feel?

Brazilian consumers are becoming more attentive to the origins of animal foods. This blog discusses results from a national survey, and how animal advocates can capitalize on the momentum. READ MORE

Oct 17 2022 | Lindsey Stowell

A Look Into Reddit’s Anti-Vegan Community

This study takes an inside look into the social psychology behind discussions and beliefs on r/AntiVegan, a popular Reddit community. READ MORE

Oct 13 2022 | Tania Luna

New Evidence That Fishes Can Play

Many animals play, but are fishes among them? To find out, researchers observed various species of fishes reacting to laser light pointers. READ MORE

Oct 11 2022 | Elena Schaller

Is Plant-Based Meat Healthier Than Animal Meat?

As plant-based alternatives grow in popularity, can we be sure that they are better for human and environmental health? READ MORE

Oct 7 2022 | Narges Kalantari

Another Reason To Give Cows Pasture Access

Dairy cows who have access to pasture live healthier lives. But does pasture access benefit their emotional well-being, too? READ MORE

Oct 5 2022 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – October 2022

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about cultivated meat, animal transport in the E.U., working conditions of migrant fishers, and more. READ MORE

Oct 4 2022 | Ozy Frantz

Estimating Food’s Environmental Impact

In this study, researchers used a special algorithm to estimate the environmental harm caused by 57,000 different foods sold in the U.K. and Ireland. READ MORE

Sep 30 2022 | Erdem Ozan Meral

Monitoring The Welfare Of Decapods And Cephalopods

Researchers test a new method to accurately monitor the welfare of decapods and cephalopods raised in captivity. READ MORE

Sep 30 2022 | Erdem Ozan Meral

डेकापॉड और सेफ़लोपॉड के कल्याण का अवलोकन करना

शोधकर्ताओं ने कैद में पाले जाने वाले डेकापॉड और सेफ़लोपॉड के समग्र स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण की सटीक निगरानी करने के लिए एक नई तकनीक का परीक्षण किया है। READ MORE

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