Current and archived news about farm animals:
Farm Animals
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Algae Bloom Kills Approximately Eight Million Fish on Fish Farms in Norway
Warmer waters caused by climate change are believed to be responsible for the especially large size of the bloom.
June 8, 2019
Animal-Fighting Investigation in Indiana Leads to Seizure of Roosters and Dogs
Authorities arrested Morgan County resident Martin Anderson after finding more than 550 roosters, nine pit bulls and animal-fight paraphernalia on his property. Anderson is facing as many as 30 months in jail.
June 8, 2019
Prada to End Production of Apparel and Accessories Made with Fur
Prada recently announced that it will instead “be focusing on innovative materials that will allow the company to explore new boundaries of creative design while meeting demand for ethical products.”
June 3, 2019
Washington State Government Bans Confinement of Hens in Cages
The government recently enacted legislation that will prohibit production and sale of eggs obtained from caged hens as of 2023.
May 28, 2019
Severe Mistreatment of Calves at a Way Station in France Revealed
Video recently made available online shows calves as young as two weeks old being beaten, kicked and punched at the control post. The calves were on their way to the Netherlands to be slaughtered for veal.
May 27, 2019
Effect on Sows of African Swine Fever Outbreak in China Revealed
A new report reveals that the number of sows on farms in the country decreased by 22 percent during the past year. Most of the animals did not die from the disease — they instead were culled to prevent further spread of it.
May 27, 2019
Thousands of Chickens Killed in Latest Barn Fire in Manitoba
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. The fire has prompted renewed calls for sprinkler systems to be required in all barns.
May 25, 2019
More than 500 Cows Killed in Barn Fire in New York State
The blaze is believed to have been caused by a faulty compressor pump used to remove manure out of the barn. The fire has prompted calls for sprinkler systems to be required in all barns.
May 22, 2019
Lewis & Clark Law School to Open an Animal Law Clinic in the Fall
The Animal Law Litigation Clinic will "advocate for farm animals in the courtroom through cutting-edge lawsuits to establish and expand legal protections and legal rights" for the animals.
May 22, 2019
Some Administration of Performance-Enhancing Drug to Race Horses to End
Owners of major racetracks in the United States have agreed to phase out use of Lasix in response to the recent deaths of 23 horses at a race track in California.
May 20, 2019
