By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In the most important farm animal welfare debate of the 21st century so far―the U.S. Supreme Court case regarding California’s Proposition 12—it was beyond disconcerting that the Biden administration put itself on the wrong side of progress by backing the advocates of cruelty and bottom-of-the-barrel pork production. The producers […]
Labour vows to outlaw trail hunting in crackdown on animal cruelty
By Harriet Line Deputy Political Editor 00:09 08 Jun 2024, updated 00:13 08 Jun 2024 Labour will today pledge to end trail hunting as part of a major crackdown on animal cruelty. To protect Britain’s pets, the party has vowed to introduce the biggest boost to animal welfare in a generation. They will end the […]
Govt says it wants ‘gold standard’ of care
The Government says live animal exports won’t go ahead if “very high” standards aren’t met, but welfare and rights activists are pushing for the country’s ban to be kept. New Zealand banned live animal exports on ships for breeding and milking in April, last year, but the coalition government is currently working on reinstating the […]
Face Off: Should lab-grown meat replace traditional animal farming? – YP
If you are interested in joining future Face Off debates, fill out this form to submit your application. Angelina Au-Yeung. Photo: Handout When we think about replacing traditional livestock as a source of meat and protein, we can relate it to the old saying, “When one door closes, another one opens”. In this case, with […]
10 things you need to know about pig farming
From extreme confinement to cannibalism, mutilation, and blunt force trauma, pigs suffer globally on factory farms. Discover everything you need to know about this secretive industry. Extreme confinement, artificial insemination, and painful slaughter: how many of these industry practices are featured on pig meat packaging at your local grocery store? From birth until death, pigs […]
Ending the Cruelest Farming Practices One Company At A Time
Corporate outreach is a strategy used to significantly reduce animal suffering while fighting to end animal cruelty once and for all. Animal Equality’s Campaign Manager shares more… From large corporations to small supply chains, companies of all sizes have the power to protect millions of animals’ lives. However, when the desire for profits outweighs this […]
USDA finalizes organic farming rule, clarifying gestation crate ban for animal welfare and public health
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a historic move, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program has issued the final Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards rule, a landmark federal regulation that strengthens and clarifies animal welfare standards. While the rule only covers animals raised in the National Organic Program, it will be the […]
5 Shocking Legal Practices Pigs Endure on Factory Farming
Discover 5 legal practices endured by these animals, trapped within farms and slaughterhouses worldwide… Within factory farming, pigs live their lives far from the idyllic farm scenes painted by the meat industry. Instead of open fields, they spend their days in concrete or slatted floor pens, confined indoors. On some farms, thousands of pigs share […]
Heatwaves and animal welfare: The ethics of livestock farming on a warming planet
Heat stress hits livestock too: How can we adapt our food systems for better animal welfare? Europe recently sweltered through its hottest July on record. The human impacts on work, tourism and health were clear to see. But behind closed doors, animals kept as livestock also suffered from severe heat stress. New data obtained by […]
The Global Impact of Dairy Farming: Why Amey’s Story Should Matter for Animals
Animal Equality’s recent investigation into dairy farming in India has uncovered disturbing evidence of cruelty and abuse. The investigation highlights the harsh realities of the dairy industry and exposes the urgent need for change across the global industry. The production of milk and other dairy products is often described as a natural process for cows […]