Tag: animal welfare
A Closer Look: The Cranswick Farm exposé, animal cruelty and the meat-paradox
A farm owned by Cranswick, the largest pork supplier in the United Kingdom (UK), was found to have been abusing piglets and sows.
EU to appoint first-ever animal welfare Commissioner
The European Union is set to appoint a dedicated Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare. Olivér Várhelyi from Hungary has been nominated for this...
European Elections: Over 900 candidates pledge to protect animal welfare
More than 900 candidates for the European Parliament have pledged to enhance animal protection if elected in the EU.
Belgium includes animal welfare in its constitution
The Chamber of Representatives in Belgium passed a law late Thursday night to include animal welfare in the nation's constitution.
Protest in London for scrapping UK Animal Welfare Bill
Animal rights activists demonstrated in London on Friday against the UK government's recent decision to abandon the Animal Welfare Bill.
Shetland seals at risk from chemical and plastic pollution
A sanctuary on the Scottish island of Shetland is fighting to save hundreds of seals as pollution takes its toll on the animals' population.