Our achievements

Here is a short list of some of the achievements we are most proud of:

VEAL CRATES: BANNED IN UK & EUROPE

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Veal crates - banned across the EU

In 1987, the UK government voted to phase out cruel veal crates for calves following a court case and campaign from Compassion in World Farming. The ban came into place in the UK in 1990.

Six years later, continued pressure from Compassion in World Farming also resulted in legislation to ban on veal crates across Europe from 2007. Because of this campaign, veal crates are now outlawed in all countries in the EU.

SOW STALLS: BANNED IN UK & EUROPE

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Sow stalls - banned across the EU

Following years of campaigning, In 1991 the UK government introduced legislation to phase out sow tethers and sow-stalls (gestation crates) by 1999.

In 2006, Compassion also achieved an EU-wide ban – this will take effect from 2013.

ANIMALS CAN FEEL PAIN AND SUFFER: EU LAW AGREES

Animal Sentience © Martin Usborne / Compassion in World Farming

Animal sentience recognised by the EU (1997)

In 1997, animals were legally recognised as sentient beings (capable of feeling pain and discomfort) by the EU, following a ten-year campaign by Compassion in World Farming. This fundamental agreement now underpins and paves the way for all future improvements to farm animal welfare in Europe.

BARREN BATTERY CAGES: BANNED IN EUROPE

Barren battery cages banned © Martin Usborne / Compassion in World Farming

Barren battery cages - banned across the EU (from 2012)

In 1999, against all the odds, the EU agreed to ban barren battery cages for laying hens from 2012.

Hailed by many as the single biggest victory for animal welfare in recent history, Compassion is now working tirelessly to ensure the ban comes into force as agreed. In 2007, the UK government stated the ban would be enforced in the UK despite continued opposition from many in the egg industry and many EU member states.

LIVE EXPORTS: AN END TO SUBSIDIES

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Live exports - subsidies eliminated

In 2005, the export subsidies for EU farmers transporting live cattle to the Middle East were eliminated. Compassion in World Farming continues to fight for a maximum journey time of eight hours to be endorsed by EU Agriculture Ministers.

GOOD EGG AWARDS: 15 MILLION HENS BENEFIT PER YEAR

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Free range hens

Now in its third year, the Good Egg Awards celebrate a movement of leading companies who are feeling good about letting hens out of cages. So far over 15 million hens will live cage-free every year as a direct result of our award winners’ policies. We’re hoping to take this to at least 25 million hens a year with the 2009 winners.

With your support we will be able to achieve even more in the future. If you agree that farm animals should not and need not suffer, please support us today.

Just £3 a month can help us tackle all forms of intensive factory farming - the biggest cause of animal cruelty on the planet.

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