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New report finds that all mink farms should be considered “at risk” of COVID-19 infection
BRUSSELS—On the cusp of the mink breeding season, which is set to resume at the end of this month, the European Food Safety Agency has released a report finding that all mink farms should be considered at risk for COVID-19 outbreaks and must be strictly monitored. Following the release of this
Associazioni animaliste e ambientaliste: “Bene l’inserimento dello sviluppo sostenibile in Costituzione, è importante cogliere questa occasione storica per includere anche gli animali”
ROMA—Inserire la tutela degli animali come esseri senzienti nella Costituzione, per garantire davvero che la protezione dell’ambiente sia completa di tutte le forme di vita presenti in natura: è la richiesta contenuta in una lettera indirizzata al nuovo presidente del Consiglio, Mario Draghi, al
Judi Dench, Brian May, Leona Lewis, Gary Lineker, James Arthur, Thandie Newton, Alesha Dixon, Ricky Gervais, Mollie King and Twiggy among stars calling on Boris Johnson to ban UK fur sales
LONDON—Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received a letter signed by 50 of Britain’s biggest stars, including Dame Judi Dench, Brian May CBE, Leona Lewis, Gary Lineker OBE, James Arthur, Thandie Newton OBE, Alesha Dixon, Ricky Gervais, Mollie King and Dame Twiggy Lawson, urging him to implement a UK
3D tissue chip technologies on the agenda at virtual symposium hosted by Humane Society International/Korea and 3D-MOTIVE project group
SEOUL—Cutting-edge advances in 3D organ-chip technologies will be discussed at an online symposium hosted by Humane Society International/Korea and 3D-MOTIVE project group. Titled ‘3D Tissue Chip and Micro-physiological Systems: from development to regulatory adaptation’, the virtual R&D and
Italy extends mink fur farming ban in response to COVID-19, says Italian Health Mister Roberto Speranza
ROME—The Italian government has announced last night it will extend suspension of mink fur farming until 31 December 2021. The decision comes in the wake of the SARS-CoV-2 virus having been found on two mink farms so far in Italy. Italy has six fur farms with approximately 60,000 mink, 26,000 of
Sterilization drive held in Vadodara, Dehradun and Lucknow for community-owned dogs on World Spay Day
On the occasion of World Spay Day, 23 Feb. 2021, Humane Society International/India conducted free camps for sterilisation and vaccination at its Animal Birth Control Centres located in Vadodara, Dehradun and Lucknow. The camp focused on engaging community members who care for the street dogs in
Cencosud commits to selling only cage-free eggs in Brazil
SÃO PAULO—Cencosud, the fourth largest supermarket chain in Brazil, has announced it will sell exclusively cage-free eggs at its over 200 stores throughout eight states in the country. Cenconsud operates under different brands— GBarbosa, Bretas, Prezunic, Perini and Mercantil Rodrigues—and all of
Communities affected by Hurricanes Eta and Iota receive help for their companion and farm animals
PANZOS, Guatemala—More than 430 families living in poverty in the municipality of Panzos, Alta Verapaz received veterinary care and food for their domestic and farm animals following the devastation ofHurricanes Eta and Iota at the end of 2020. With support from Humane Society International/ Latin
“Stop alla censura europea dei prodotti vegetali” – questo l’appello di Humane Society International, Essere Animali e Compassion in World Farming al Premier Draghi e al Ministro dell’Agricoltura Patuanelli
ROMA—In vista delle prossime consultazioni a tre sull’organizzazione comune dei mercati agricoli, Humane Society International, Essere Animali e Compassion in World Farming, chiedono alla Commissione Europea e agli Stati Membri nel Consiglio dell'UE di opporsi agli emendamenti 171 e 72 del
HSI/Canada demands cancellation of 2021 commercial seal hunt
MONTREAL—In the wake of the lowest sea ice formation in recorded history off of Canada’s East Coast, Humane Society International/Canada is urging the Canadian government to stop the commercial seal hunt. Canadian government scientists anticipate mass mortality of newborn seal pups as their sea ice
Fur farm investigation reveals distressed foxes, raccoon dogs electrocuted in agony, and fur farm carcasses sold for human consumption
WASHINGTON— Disturbing video evidence of extreme animal suffering on multiple fur farms in China has been released by Humane Society International as part of its global campaign to end the fur trade and expose the suffering of animals on fur farms around the world. Every year in the United States
Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Katharine Hamnett among iconic British #ProudToBeFurFree designers calling on Boris Johnson to ban UK fur sales
Leading animal protection organisations urge European Commission to recognise wildlife crime as a serious offense
BRUSSELS—At an online event on the revision of the EU Environmental Crime Directive—organised in collaboration with MEPs for Wildlife—Humane Society International/Europe and International Fund for Animal Welfare issued a call for wildlife crime to be recognised as a serious criminal activity. Dr
Le principali aziende alimentari chiedono all'UE di porre fine all'era delle gabbie
ROMA—Oggi, le principali aziende alimentari dell'UE hanno inviato una lettera congiunta alla Commissione europea e ai membri del Parlamento europeo chiedendo l’eliminazione graduale dell’uso delle gabbie negli allevamenti animali, a partire dalle gabbie arricchite per le galline ovaiole. ALDI Nord
La dottoressa Jane Goodall tra gli oltre 140 scienziati che chiedono all'UE di porre fine alle gabbie negli allevamenti
ROMA— Un gruppo internazionale di scienziati ha inviato una ha inviato una lettera a sostegno dell’appello dei cittadini europei per porre fine all'uso delle gabbie per gli animali allevati in tutta l'UE. Tra gli scienziati, l'etologa e conservazionista Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Messaggero di Pace
Public demands animal testing bans
Since helping to make the European Union the world’s largest cruelty-free beauty market, we and our partners have been striving to ban cosmetic testing on animals in the world’s largest and most influential beauty markets. We couldn’t do it without the backing of millions of caring citizens
Hacienda San Andrés joins the cage-free movement
MEXICO CITY—La Hacienda San Andrés, a XVI hacienda, has committed to sourcing exclusively cage-free eggs throughout its egg supply chain by the end 2021. The hotel made this decision because of animal welfare concerns with caging systems and to emphasize sustainable, responsible sourcing. Chef and
Mica and Lalo commits to going crate- and cage-free by the end of 2021
MEXICO CITY—Mica and Lalo, a restaurant and agroecological market, has committed to exclusively sourcing eggs from cage-free hens and pork from producers who do not confine mother pigs to crates throughout its supply chain by the end of 2021. With this announcement, Mica y Lalo joins the growing
Fur farm investigation reveals mentally distressed foxes, raccoon dogs electrocuted in agony, and fur farm carcasses sold for human consumption
LONDON—Disturbing video evidence of extreme animal suffering on multiple fur farms in China has been released by Humane Society International as part of its #FurFreeBritain campaign calling on the UK government to ban the sale of fur imported from countries overseas including China, Finland, Poland
HealthyFarm becomes the first retailer in Vietnam selling only cage-free eggs
Update: As of 2021, HealthyFarm has published that it no longer buys eggs from caged hens. DANANG—HealthyFarm, a sustainable retailer in Vietnam, officially announced a policy to highlight animal welfare in its supply chain, committing to sell only cage-free eggs. The social enterprise worked with