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Foie Gras: UK Parliament Debates Import Ban as Protesters Gather

[ad_1] In the heart of Westminster–London’s historical and political hub–UK animal defenders demanded an end to foie gras imports.  While standing in front of the iconic Big Ben last week, protesters carried distressing video footage of foie gras production. They even displayed a ‘gavage tube,’ an instrument used to force-feed ducks and geese.  Others distributed […]

Madrid Protesters Set Up Powerful Display of Tools Used for Pig Mutilation

[ad_1] In a powerful display of advocacy, more than 150 animal defenders joined Animal Equality in the heart of Madrid on Saturday, September 23, for a protest against Spain’s pig farming industry.  Together, they carried posters bearing images from Animal Equality’s recent investigation into pig farms, shedding light on mutilation, neglect, and animal abuse in […]

Epsom Derby: Police make 19 arrests as animal rights protesters plan to disrupt one of UK’s most prestigious horse races

[ad_1] Mike Egerton/Press Association/AP Animal Rising were allocated a space by the Jockey Club to protest at the Epsom Derby Festival. CNN  —  Police in Surrey, England, arrested 19 people on Saturday “in connection with planned criminal disruption” before the Epsom Derby Festival, one of the oldest and most famous horse races in the world. […]

Grand National: Trainer of horse that suffered fatal fall blames ‘ignorant’ Animal Rising protesters for death | UK News

[ad_1] Hill Sixteen – trained by Sandy Thomson – suffered a fatal fall at the first fence, but the Scottish handler blames animal rights activists for causing the “hyper” horse to die. By Megan Baynes, news reporter Sunday 16 April 2023 23:29, UK The man who trained the horse that suffered a fatal fall at […]

Grand National: Animal Rising protesters say they’ll try to stop race from going ahead | UK News

[ad_1] Merseyside Police said they have a “robust policing plan in place” and are working with Aintree’s owners The Jockey Club in preparation for any incidents. By Connor Sephton, News reporter @ConnorSephton Saturday 15 April 2023 10:36, UK A woman has been arrested after an animal rights group said it would try to prevent the […]

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