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Video exposes horrific cruelty in Essex Slaughterhouse
Yesterday, Thursday 28 July 2011, investigative footage showing abhorrent cruelty to pigs was brought to our attention.
Read morePractical solutions for 'surplus' calves
A recent Viva! investigation highlights the issues surrounding intensive dairy farming.
Read moreKent council unanimously condemns live exports
A Kent council opposed to live animal exports from Ramsgate is pressing the government to back an EU movement which could see the end of live exports from the UK.
Read moreHave some compassion this Fish Dependence Day
Saturday 16 July is "Fish Dependence Day". If we only ate fish from UK seas, next Saturday would mark the day that we ran out of fish for the year. Every year there are fewer fish and we are turning to farmed fish to satisfy demand.
Read moreInvestigation reveals live animal transport nightmare
An investigation by Compassion in World Farming has discovered sheep being transported across Europe in cramped, overloaded trucks with no water.
Read moreHistoric Agreement reached in US
An historic agreement has been reached in the USA between the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers. Both organizations will work together toward federal legislation to eliminate barren battery cages for egg laying…
Read moreGood Farm Animal Welfare Awards 2011
Compassion's Food Business Team has awarded 48 organisations that are committed to taking steps towards higher animal welfare.
Read moreAustralian cattle export resumes
Australian minister for agriculture, Joe Ludwig, has announced the resumption of live cattle exports to Indonesia just a month after a ban was imposed in response to shocking footage of abuse in 11 Indonesian abattoirs uncovered by Animals…
Read moreSevere cruelty to pigs exposed
Compassion in World Farming applauds Mercy for Animals for its recent undercover investigation into pig farming in the US.
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