Factory Farming Archives

Aug 12 2026 | karol orzechowski

Nearly Eight Billion Per Year And Counting: Global Chick Culling, 2019–2024

Within hours of hatching, roughly half the chicks born into the global egg industry are killed. This Faunalytics report examines the scope of the problem — and the technological solutions within our reach. READ MORE

Aug 10 2026 | Meghann Cant

Advancing Vegan Advocacy In India: What Drives Dietary Change?

This exploratory study examines the dietary knowledge, attitudes, and practices of urban Indians to help advocates accelerate the country’s vegan movement. READ MORE

Jul 31 2026 | Jennifer Rao

Industrial Chicken Farming Impacts Ethnic Minorities In Vietnam

Industrial chicken production is expanding in Northern Vietnam, putting pressure on small-scale farms run by ethnic minority women who raise heritage breeds and rely on shared indigenous knowledge. READ MORE

Jul 29 2026 | Erika Berglund & Carol Hardy (JG Research)

Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy

Does the phrase “factory farming” have the impact advocates want? This Faunalytics study tested a variety of terms for animal agriculture, with valuable findings for campaigners and advocates. READ MORE

Jul 27 2026 | Meghann Cant

High Support And High Barriers For Farmed Animal Protection In Kuwait

A survey of adults in Kuwait reveals near-universal support for farmed animal welfare laws and notable openness to plant-based eating and emerging alternatives, alongside substantial cultural barriers. READ MORE

Jul 24 2026 | Mona Zahir

The Limited Power Of Farmed Animal Welfare Inspectors

Across the European Union, expert veterinarians are sent out to ensure that farms and slaughterhouses do the bare minimum. And sometimes, even minimal welfare is too high a bar where economics are concerned. READ MORE

Jul 9 2026 | Paola Ansieta

What The Public Thinks About Genome Editing In Farmed Animals

In a study across four European countries, researchers find that public acceptance of genome editing depends on clear animal welfare benefits, fairness, transparency, and trust, with notable cross-country variation in specific concerns. READ MORE

Jun 29 2026 | Dan Neilson

Unsustainable Promises: Greenwashing In The Meat And Dairy Industries

The meat and dairy industries often use a misleading tactic known as greenwashing to appear more eco-friendly than they are. An analysis of 33 leading companies shows that 98% of their environmental claims contained elements of greenwashing. READ MORE

Jun 4 2026 | Josh DesMarais

Are Consumers Willing To Give Up Animal Welfare Regulations?

Several U.S. states have banned the sale of eggs from hens kept in cages. How much would consumers have to save to be willing to reverse this policy? READ MORE

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Nearly Eight Billion Per Year And Counting: Global Chick Culling, 2019–2024

Advancing Vegan Advocacy In India: What Drives Dietary Change?

Industrial Chicken Farming Impacts Ethnic Minorities In Vietnam

Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy

High Support And High Barriers For Farmed Animal Protection In Kuwait

The Limited Power Of Farmed Animal Welfare Inspectors

What The Public Thinks About Genome Editing In Farmed Animals

Unsustainable Promises: Greenwashing In The Meat And Dairy Industries

Are Consumers Willing To Give Up Animal Welfare Regulations?

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