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Published 23/12/2013

A Compassionate Year

We've had an action-packed year, here at Compassion. With your help, we've led the fight for better farm animal welfare using campaigning methods, investigations, political lobbying and work with food businesses. Here is a quick round-up of 20

Published 19/12/2013

Cloned animals confusion

The European Commission's new proposed legislation on the cloning of animals for food production, suggests that cloning of farm animals and the sale of clones should be banned as should the sale of meat and milk from these animals.

Australian cattle brutally slaughtered in Gaza

Published 13/12/2013

Australian cattle brutally slaughtered in Gaza

Compassion is calling on Australia to stop its cruel live exports trade as footage of barbaric slaughter is released.

Published 12/12/2013

Appalling slaughter in Beirut abattoir

Compassion investigates appalling slaughter conditions at Karantina abattoir, Beirut.

Published 09/12/2013

Food businesses not addressing farm animal welfare

Benchmark report reveals companies neglecting to manage farm animal welfare issues.

“Intensive farming a threat to biodiversity”

Published 28/11/2013

“Intensive farming a threat to biodiversity”

EC survey shows people across Europe are aware of effect intensive farming having on biodiversity

Calf Forum improves the welfare of calves

Published 27/11/2013

Calf Forum improves welfare

Beyond Calf Exports Stakeholders Forum was set up in response to plight of male dairy calves

The Food Revolution Will Be Child’s Play

Published 27/11/2013

The food revolution will be child’s play

When it comes to kick-starting a food revolution, children are one of our greatest hopes; what they learn today will shape the food systems of tomorrow. Here’s a rundown of some of the best and worst edible educations out there.