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
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
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
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 business strategy symposium takes
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
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
South Africa tops exhibitor list at US trophy hunting convention
CAPE TOWN—South Africa represents the biggest percentage of hunting outfitter exhibitors at the Dallas Safari Club (DSC) annual convention. The DSC, a Texas-based trophy hunting industry organisation, hosts the USA’s biggest industry hunting event, which is being held online this year. Based
A “pet” tiger found in San Antonio during the Texas cold snap arrives at her new home in Murchison
Today, an approximately six-month-old, 60-pound tiger named Elsa is settling in at her new home at the Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison, Texas. Elsa was someone’s “pet” and wearing a harness when she was rescued in freezing temperatures by Bexar County authorities
BREAKING: Sweden suspends mink fur farming in wake of COVID-19
LONDON—The Swedish government has today announced it will suspend mink fur farming throughout 2021, in the wake of the SARS-CoV-2 virus having been found on 13 mink farms in Sweden so far. Sweden has approximately 40 mink fur farms and produced around
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