Current and archived news about farm animals:
Farm Animals
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United Kingdom Government Rebukes Fish Farmers After Deaths of 700,000 Salmon
The Animal and Plant Health Agency recently criticized the farmers for failing to take "adequate actions" to prevent the deaths of the fish from algal blooms, diseases and poor health.
December 3, 2019
Video of Baby Goats Being Clubbed to Death on a Farm Posted Online
"These newborns males are killed because they'll never produce milk and are therefore considered useless to the dairy industry," said Noah Hannibal of Animal Liberation Victoria. "This brutal slaughter takes place as part of an inherently cruel industry."
November 29. 2019
More than 14,000 Sheep Killed When Ship Overturns in the Black Sea
Only 32 of the sheep being transported on the vessel were saved. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
November 27, 2019
Government of Michigan Bans Sales of Eggs Laid by Hens Kept in Cages
Legislation recently enacted by the government requires all eggs sold in the state to have been laid by hens not confined in cages. The prohibition will go into effect in 2024.
November 25, 2019
Pain Associated with Branding of Calves Found to Linger
Research recently conducted by Agriculture Canada revealed that the pain caused by the third-degree burns left by branding lasts for approximately 10 weeks.
November 20, 2019
Government of County in California Bans 'Mutton Busting'
The government of Alameda County recently adopted the prohibition against riding of sheep and thereby banned such activity from taking place in the future at the annual Rowell Ranch Rodeo.
November 13, 2019
United States Government Bans Cockfighting in Territories
The government recently enacted legislation that prohibits such fighting in Puerto Rico, Guam and other United States territories.
November 13, 2019
New York City Government Acts to Protect Carriage Horses from Heat
The government recently adopted regulations prohibiting carriage drivers from working their horses when the temperature is 90 degrees or greater.
November 9, 2019
Severe Mistreatment of Sheep at a Slaughterhouse in Wales Revealed
Video recently shot by Animal Equality at the Farmers Fresh (Wales) Limited facility shows the mistreatment of the animals — much of it done in the presence of a Food Standards Agency inspector.
November 9, 2019
British Egg Industry Council Bans Confinement of Chickens in 'Combi' Cages
The Council recently introduced a new minimum standard for egg production that prohibits use of combination or so-called "combi" systems because birds kept in them are overcrowded.
November 9, 2019
