[ad_1] Fish farms have been described as “factory farms in water.” Around the world, tens of billions of fish are raised and slaughtered on these farms, but consumers are unaware of the conditions these animals endure during their lives. Fish farming, also known as aquaculture, is the fastest-growing animal agriculture industry in the United States. […]
Animal Equality Demands An End to Cages for Animals Worldwide
[ad_1] Last week, Animal Equality gathered in Madrid, Spain, to conduct a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. As it launched its “No Animals in Cages” campaign, members and volunteers called on Minister Luis Planas to maintain his 2021 position to gradually transition to cage-free systems in Europe. The activists held […]
Animal Equality Delivers 100,000 Signatures to Mexican Congress
[ad_1] On March 14th, efforts to include animals in the Mexican Constitution reached a significant milestone when Animal Equality’s team presented 100,000 petition signatures in Mexico’s Congress of the Union. This effort is part of Animal Equality’s broader campaign to secure constitutional recognition for animals in Mexico. Because animal welfare laws are currently determined by […]
Vancouver Residents Join Animal Equality to Condemn Foie Gras
[ad_1] On March 6, dozens of concerned residents in Vancouver, Washington voiced their support for a city-wide ban on the sale of foie gras at City Hall. Following an evening workshop to discuss three proposed animal bills, including one on foie gras, City Council gathered for a public hearing, where supporters joined Animal Equality in […]
Animal Equality Joins Demand for Charges Against Meat Processor
[ad_1] On February 15th, Animal Equality and Animal Partisan asked the Walworth County, Wisconsin District Attorney to file animal cruelty charges against an Elkhorn meat processor and its General Manager. In a letter filed by the national animal advocacy groups, Animal Equality and Animal Partisan, the groups urge District Attorney Zeke Wiedenfeld to pursue criminal […]
Animal Equality in Mexico Fights to Recognize Animals in Law
[ad_1] Animal Equality in Mexico has proposed three legislative initiatives to hold factory farms and slaughterhouses accountable for the well-being of the animals. These facilities notoriously place profits over the lives of animals. Without legal protections for animals like cows, pigs and chickens, authorities routinely overlook the resulting abuse. Animal Equality is looking to change […]
Animal Equality Stands Up for Pregnant Pigs
[ad_1] On Sunday, February 5, Animal Equality and fellow activists protested in front of Denny’s in Austin, Texas to take a stand for pregnant pigs suffering in the restaurant’s supply chain. This was the largest protest Animal Equality has carried out in the US, including supporters in other cities demonstrating in front of a Denny’s […]
Animal Equality Files Complaint Against Major Turkey Producer
[ad_1] On February 1, 2023, Animal Equality, along with fellow animal advocacy group Animal Partisan, filed a criminal complaint against major turkey producer Plainville Farms over animal cruelty allegations. The complaint stems from a 2021 PETA undercover investigation that recorded Plainville “catch crews” routinely kicking, stomping, throwing, beating, and choking turkeys being loaded onto trucks […]
Oregon Senate Hears Fish Welfare Plea, Animal Equality Co-presents
[ad_1] Last month during an informational hearing, the Senate in Oregon was presented with a legislative proposal to protect farmed fish in the state. Animal Equality’s Legal Advocacy Counsel, Sarah Hanneken, co-presented the initiative that would create minimum welfare standards for fish as the state plans to see an expansion of aquaculture—”factory farming in water.” […]
Animal Equality Convinces Another Major Company to Ditch Crates for Pigs
[ad_1] This week, Delaware North published an updated pig welfare policy that commits to group housing for all mother pigs by 2025, with the eventual elimination of gestation crates from their supply chain. As the fourth-largest food service provider in the US, and one of the largest globally, this commitment will spare thousands of pregnant pigs […]