[ad_1] Calves starved to death, mothers torn from their newborns… Matteo Cupi, Animal Equality’s Vice President in Europe, witnessed it all inside an Italian mozzarella farm. Here’s how the global dairy industry operates–and why you deserve the truth. Buffalo calves, thin and frail, lay abandoned on a Northern Italian mozzarella farm. Their ribs pressed against […]
New State Farm® data reveals the likelihood of hitting an animal while driving in every state
[ad_1] Data released from State Farm pegs the odds of U.S. drivers hitting an animal at 1 in 128 this year, down slightly from 1 in 127 last year. As the largest insurer of cars in the U.S., State Farm estimates over 1.8 million auto insurance claims involving animal collisions were filed across the […]
Locals’ Day marks an end to the season at the Large Animal Research Station
[ad_1] FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) -Around 900 people showed up at the Large Animal Research Station on Saturday morning for hourly tours and chances to meet the resident muskoxen and reindeer at the Locals’ Day celebration. This time of year is a real season of change at the research station. “Our tours ended for the general […]
Mini farm animals are adorable. There’s also a growing demand for them
[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, donkeys and other diminutive farm animals, a trend driven by hobby farmers looking for easy-to-manage livestock and homesteaders who like the idea […]
UK investigation reveals dead piglets and caged mother pigs on certified farm
[ad_1] Animal Equality’s UK Executive Director–joined by photographer Aitor Garmendia–revealed distressing footage from Cross Farm, a Red Tractor-certified pig farm in Southwest England. Mother pigs were kept in farrowing crates, unable to turn around, with piglets subjected to mutilations without anesthesia. The investigation found dead piglets, unsanitary conditions, and evidence of psychological distress among the […]
In significant win, court upholds Massachusetts farm animal protection law
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block When the Supreme Court of the United States upheld California’s Proposition 12 last year against a challenge from pork producers eager to keep mother pigs in extreme confinement, animal advocates celebrated and hoped that recalcitrant producers would see the writing on the wall and cease their endless challenges […]
Animal feeding at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm resumes
[ad_1] Visitors will be able to feed animals at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm once again after a new animal contact zone was put in place. The farm, between Great Blakenham and Needham Market, closed its doors in April after four visitors were struck with illness. New animal contact zones have been created (Image: Baylham […]
Investigation exposes intentional animal cruelty at German pig farm
[ad_1] Animal Equality’s most extensive investigation to date found rampant and intentional animal abuse at one of Germany’s largest pig farms. Many of Animal Equality’s findings were violations of European Union Law. These findings, which were broadcasted on Germany’s leading television news channel, reached millions of viewers. Animal Equality has filed a complaint with the […]
Pet & Feed the Animals at Bali Farm House
[ad_1] A new animal attraction in North Bali offers alternative locations beyond the several zoos and animal parks currently operating on the island’s south. As reported by NusaBali.com, Pancasari Village in Buleleleng Regency, North Bali, is now home to the charmingly beautiful and educational Bali Farm House, where visiting guests and families can experience agricultural […]
Happy tales at Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary
[ad_1] Anastassia Denton pets Lefty as Sue Magilavy burshes his back during a Curry Crew visit on May 29 at Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary. (Sara Welch photo) RAVENNA, Ohio —Tour guides and staff can name dozens of scenarios that landed animals at the sanctuary: goats rescued from a barn in deplorable conditions, potbellied pigs […]