<strong>New scientific report on fur farming: animal welfare needs cannot be met</strong>

New scientific report on fur farming: animal welfare needs cannot be met

The revised edition of The Case Against Fur Factory Farming: a scientific review of animal welfare standards and ‘WelFur’, published today by Respect for Animals and Eurogroup for Animals, includes the latest scientific evidence regarding the welfare of animals farmed for fur in Europe, and critically evaluates the fur industry’s ‘WelFur’ protocols for on-farm assessment.  The report documents the extent of animal welfare failings inherent on fur farms and highlights
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28th March 2023
<strong>Fur Free Europe ECI closes early with 1.7 million signatures</strong>

Fur Free Europe ECI closes early with 1.7 million signatures

The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Fur Free Europe has closed earlier than its official deadline thanks to a record number of signatures collected. In less than ten months 1.6 million citizens signed to end this cruel practice, sending a strong message to the European Commission (EC). Fur Free Europe was launched in May 2022 by Eurogroup for Animals and received the support of more than eighty organisations from all around
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2nd March 2023
Avian flu: fur farming is a public health risk, say scientists

Avian flu: fur farming is a public health risk, say scientists

“We are playing with fire” ‘The biggest risk is the continuing existence of fur farms’ “I think the public health risk is so high, it outweighs any benefits of having such farms” “Plenty of animals can move in and out of mink farms. Birds and bats fly in, cats and rats also. Even if people are very careful, nature can do the trick” We are playing with fire.” ‘The biggest
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2nd March 2023