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Ground-breaking news for crustaceans and molluscs

A new government report confirms what many of us knew or suspected all along, namely that cephalopods (such as octopuses, squid and nautilus) and decapod crustaceans (like crabs, lobsters, prawns and crayfish) can feel pain....

Posted 24 Nov 2021

A breakthrough for Wales

After many years of campaigning for mandatory CCTV for all UK slaughterhouses, we have a breakthrough to share! The Welsh Government has finally set a date for the introduction of mandatory CCTV for all Welsh...

Posted 15 Nov 2021

Good COP26, bad COP26, let’s remain hopeful.

World leaders are gathered at COP 26 to grapple with the urgent climate catastrophe that we collectively face. Already we are experiencing accelerated, deadly extreme weather events: Time is running out. We urge them to...

Posted 03 Nov 2021

A vegetarian’s guide to going vegan

November is World Vegan Month! If you’re already a vegetarian, but don’t know how to make the next step towards being vegan, this guide is for you.

Posted 01 Nov 2021

Reasons to try vegan this November

Today – 1st November – marks World Vegan Day and the start of World Vegan Month. Here’s why you should try vegan!

Posted 01 Nov 2021

Talks on the future of the whip in racing

As part of the racing industry’s consultation process on the future of the whip in racing, Animal Aid met with representatives from the British Horseracing Authority (26 October 2021).

Posted 28 Oct 2021

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