Medan, Indonesia – Lina Ginting, the owner of Mechio Restaurant, does such a roaring trade in dog curry, barbecued dog and dog soup that she was able to put her two children through private school. But these days, Ginting, whose restaurant has been in operation for the past 12 years, is worried that her sole […]
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 […]
Cultivated Meat: A Sustainable Revolution in Food Production
Every year around the world, approximately 72 billion land animals are killed for food. But now, a new product is hitting the market that could significantly reduce this number and offer a more ethical and sustainable alternative. While there is still work to be done in the fight to end animal cruelty, the emergence of […]
Fact checking lab-grown meat rejectionists: No, animal cells used to make cultivated meat do not cause cancer
CLAIM: Lab-grown meat is made out of cancerous animal cells. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. Meat grown in labs is made using cells taken from animals, but those cells are not cancerous and there are many safeguards in place to ensure that the end product is safe to consume, experts told The Associated Press. The false claim stems from […]
Opinion: The coming disruption of animal production
Peter Singer is a professor of bioethics at Princeton University and the author of Animal Liberation Now. One day, we may look back on 2023 as the year when it became apparent that the gigantic industry of raising animals for food was heading the same way as the industry that, for most of the 20th […]
A Decade Later: Vita’s Rescue Inspires Fight Against Yulin Dog Meat Festival
Ten years ago, a dog named Vita was rescued during an undercover investigation by Animal Equality. While Vita’s rescue was a shining moment, we must continue the fight to protect animals in the dog meat trade and sold during the annual Yulin Dog Meat Festival which began today. Vita’s rescue was nothing short of a […]
China’s Cat and Dog Meat Trade
Animal Equality’s undercover investigations have shown the extent of the cruelty involved in the dog and cat meat trade, revealing the enormous suffering that these animals are forced to endure. They have also helped to raise awareness of this issue and have led to increased pressure on governments to take action to end this trade. […]
Video Message from Jose for Dog and Cat Meat Campaign
The dog and cat meat trade remains a significant problem in many parts of the world. The work of Animal Equality’s investigators has brought greater attention to this issue with the hope that with continued efforts, we can bring an end to this cruel and inhumane trade. Jose Valle, Co-Founder and Vice President of Animal […]
8 Years of Investigations of Dog and Cat Meat Trade
Animal Equality has been investigating the Dog and Cat Meat Trade to expose the abuse and mistreatment of these animals. This trade involves the capture, torture, and slaughter of millions of dogs and cats each year. Since 2012, Animal Equality has been investigating the cruel dog and cat meat and skin trade, releasing a series […]
No Meat May – Ten Minute Oven Pizzas
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