Current and archived news about farm animals:
Farm Animals
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L'Oréal Ends Its Production of Brushes Made with Badger Hair
Numerous other companies have recently ended their production of the brushes as well.
January 16, 2021
Cull of Ducks Undertaken in France to Prevent Spread of Avian Influenza
Hundreds of thousands of ducks being reared for foie gras are to be killed in order to contain an outbreak of the highly contagious disease.
January 11, 2021
American Vintage Ends Its Use of Angora in Production of Apparel
Gucci, Calvin Klein, Burberry and many other clothing manufacturers have recently ended their use of angora as well.
January 9, 2021
More than 1,000 Minks Killed on a Fur Farm in British Columbia
The cull was undertaken after a number of the animals were found to have contracted Covid-19 from workers.
January 7, 2021
Cull of Tens of Thousands of Birds Undertaken in India
The cull was prompted by outbreaks of avian influenza in several regions in the country.
January 7, 2021
Monique Lhuillier Ends Its Sales of Apparel Made with Fur
The company recently announced that it would end such sales just as a number of other retailers have.
January 4, 2021
Karl Lagerfeld Ends Production of Goods Made with Exotic Animal Skin
The company stated that its policy change was prompted by severe mistreatment of snakes, ostriches and other animals revealed by undercover investigators.
December 20, 2020
Approximately 250,000 Chickens Killed in Barn Fire in Florida
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. The fire has prompted renewed calls for sprinkler systems to be required in all barns.
December 20, 2020
Whole Foods Market Takes a Stand Against Live-Shackle Slaughter
The company recently announced that it will stop selling meat obtained from chickens so killed by 2026.
December 20, 2020
Restaurant Brands International to Purchase Only 'Cage-Free' Eggs by 2030
The company recently announced that within 10 years it will purchase eggs and egg products only from farmers who do not confine hens in cages.
December 19, 2020