Around the world, animals used for meat, eggs and dairy often suffer on factory farms where they are treated as units of production rather than living, feeling creatures.

The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International present comprehensive reports on animal agribusiness and its toll on farm animal welfare, the environment and public health. We invite you to browse through our research library.

Industry impacts on animals
Chickens kept in a battery cage
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Poultry
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Veal calves on farm
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Cows
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Pig being transported to slaughterhouse
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Pigs
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(Each report is available as a downloadable PDF.)

General overview

Industry impacts on aquatic animals

Industry impacts on the environment and human health

Environmental implications

Human health implications

Animal agribusiness statistics

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