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EU ministers defend the battery cage ban
On 21 February 2011 at a meeting of the EU Agriculture Council, the majority of EU ministers rejected a postponement. The UK was amongst the governments who called for the ban to come into force on 1 January 2012 without delay.
Read moreCompassion celebrates "Cows Belong In Fields" success
On 16th February 2011, Nocton Dairies withdrew its controversial plans for a "mega-dairy" in Nocton, Lincolnshire.
Read moreCharities join forces to oppose Nocton
A powerful alliance of well-known charities and NGOs join forces to oppose plans for a 'mega-dairy' in Lincolnshire
Read moreDUCKS MISTREATED BY HANDLERS ON FREE-RANGE DUCK FARM
It has been reported by Sky News that a farmer who supplies free range ducks to Waitrose recruited a temporary contract team in his absence through ill health to manage the catching of the ducks.
Read moreCampaign to change law for hens in Washington State
Compassion in World Farming is delighted to support a new campaign to outlaw barren battery cages in the US state of Washington.
Read moreHelp pigs in Europe
Compassion is supporting an event at the European Parliament in Brussels to push MEPs and other policymakers from the European Commission and Council to pledge to improve the sustainability of pork production.
Read moreVaccination - a glimmer of hope in South Korea?
Compassion in World Farming was horrified to hear of the live burial of pigs in South Korea in response to foot and mouth disease (FMD). Our supporters and other animal groups are urging officials to ensure that only humane killing methods are…
Read moreNocton Dairies submit additional documents
Nocton Dairies submitted its revised planning application for a 3,700 cow 'mega-dairy' on 17th November, 2010. Compassion in World Farming vigorously opposes these plans due to animal welfare and environmental concerns.
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