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Evaluation

Oct 16 2024 | Emma Alcyone

The Impact Of Industry Funding On Egg And Cholesterol Research

The proportion of industry-funded studies on the impacts of eggs on cholesterol have increased over the years. Does industry funding affect whether a study’s conclusion will agree with the actual data? READ MORE

Oct 9 2024 | Hannah McKay

Three Numbers That Make The Case For Shrimp Welfare

For decades, animal advocates have worked to advocate for farmed animals. But what if one of the most — if not the most — numerous farmed species on the planet has been overlooked? READ MORE

Sep 11 2024 | Adrienne Craig

An Analysis Of State Enforcement Of Farmed Animal Welfare Laws

Progress on animal welfare laws are hard fought and hard won by animal advocates. This guest blog from the Animal Welfare Institute outlines the perpetual problem that comes after victory: enforcement. READ MORE

Aug 28 2024 | Andrea Polanco

Creating A More Equitable Movement: Compensation In The Farmed Animal Advocacy Sector

The farmed animal advocacy movement has professionalized and grown within the nonprofit sector over the last 50 years. This Faunalytics study benchmarks salaries for the movement. READ MORE

Aug 28 2024 | Brooke Haggerty

Show Me The Money: The Balancing Act Between Funding, Sustainability, and Employee Compensation

In this companion blog to our benchmarking study, we explore the barriers nonprofit leaders face as they navigate salary-setting and limited funding. READ MORE

Aug 21 2024 | Brooke Haggerty

Announcing New Beginnings For Faunalytics’ Research Department

After seven years of leading our research program, Faunalytics’ Research Director Jo Anderson is stepping down. In this blog, we express our gratitude for her contributions to the movement, provide tips on mitigating burnout, and share what’s next for Faunalytics. READ MORE

Aug 15 2024 | Aeneas Koosis

Plant-Based Proteins Currently Pose Little Threat To Beef Demand

A comprehensive study suggests that despite their rising profile, plant-based protein alternatives are not significantly displacing beef consumption in the United States. READ MORE

Aug 9 2024 | Jonah Woodward

How To Defend Farmed Animal Welfare In Uganda

This paper lays out the top four priorities areas where advocates can make the most difference to animal welfare in Uganda. READ MORE

Jul 31 2024 | Björn Ólafsson

Tactics In Practice: The Science Of Plant-Based Defaults And Nudges

This deep dive into the research on the wide world of dietary nudges, reveals best practices and possible pitfalls. READ MORE

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