Current and archived news about farm animals:
Farm Animals
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Government of New Zealand Bans Exports of Live Farm Animals
The government announced that prohibition will be phased in during a two-year period.
April 17, 2021
Hens Found Alive in Culled Flock Dumped in Landfill in Winnipeg
Workers discovered the five birds amongst the thousands that had been killed and left at the Brady Landfill. The five were brought to a nearby farm animal sanctuary at which they will spend the rest of their lives.
April 10, 2021
Surveillance Cameras in Slaughterhouses Made Mandatory in Spain
The Spanish government recently enacted legislation that requires surveillance cameras to be installed in slaughterhouses before the end of the year.
April 9, 2021
Saks Fifth Avenue Goes 'Fur-Free'
The company recently announced that it will no longer sell apparel or accessories made with fur.
April 9, 2021
Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga End Production of Fur Apparel
The two companies recently announced that they like Gucci, Armani, Versace and many other clothing manufacturers have ended their use of fur.
April 3, 2021
Agriculture Industry Lobbying Against Addressing of Climate Change Revealed
A study recently published in Climate Change indicates that industry members “have spent millions campaigning against climate action and sowing doubt about the links between animal agriculture and climate change.”
April 3, 2021
Burger King - United Kingdom Acts to Improve Welfare of Chickens
The company recently signed on to the Better Chicken Commitment, which sets forth high standards for treatment of chickens on farms.
March 30, 2021
Edgewell Personal Care Ends Production of Brushes Made with Badger Hair
The company, which owns Schick, Wilkinson Sword, Jack Black and many other brands. recently joined Art of Shaving, Morphe and many other companies in ending such production.
March 27, 2021
Severe Mistreatment of Salmon on Fish Farms in Scotland Revealed
A series of undercover investigations recently revealed overcrowding, severe lice infestations and mortality rates of as much as 25 percent at several salmon farms in the country.
March 27, 2021
Thirty Cows Killed in Barn Fire in Ontario
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. The fire has prompted renewed calls for sprinkler systems to be required in all barns.
March 27, 2021
