Pheasants and partridges are confined in cages
With the pheasant and partridge shooting season about to come to an end, it is timely to remind ourselves that the game bird breeding season will start soon.
Posted 22 Jan 2021
News
Help consign live animal exports to the history books (consultation now CLOSED)
The UK and Welsh Governments have announced a consultation and we need as many people as possible to respond. Animal Aid would like to see a complete ban on the needless live export of animals. We...
Posted 21 Jan 2021
Race horse welfare takes a backwards step during 2020
2020 was a tough year for race horses, and there is no sign of any changes to the situation this year.
Posted 18 Jan 2021
The deadly virus that few people are talking about….
When reported in the media, the focus for avian flu invariably tends to be on the human health impacts of the virus being negligible.
Posted 15 Jan 2021
Help us object to Fridays plans for another huge ‘free-range’ egg farm in Kent
Fridays Ltd has submitted plans for another huge 'free-range' egg farm situated in Chainhurst, Kent. This could hold more than 190,000 hens across three 250m industrial-sized sheds. See how you can object to this development...
Posted 08 Jan 2021
Five reasons to try vegan in 2021
2020 was a different year to say the least, hopefully 2021 will be an improvement! With the New Year upon us, here's five reasons why you should consider going vegan this year.
Posted 01 Jan 2021
Our work in 2020
Despite the global pandemic, two lockdowns and most of our staff currently working from home, thanks to you, we have been able to achieve a lot for animals in 2020, as you can see in...
Posted 24 Dec 2020
Will we finally see a ban on the immensely cruel live export of farmed animals from the UK?
Presently the UK exports live farmed animals in their thousands every year, often in stressful, crowded, filthy and downright hazardous conditions. A great majority of these animals are sheep – crowded into trucks on long...
Posted 10 Dec 2020
A breakthrough! We finally welcome mandatory CCTV for Scotland
We’re delighted to share a positive news update regarding our long running campaign for CCTV in all UK slaughterhouses. Mandatory CCTV will come into force for all Scottish slaughterhouses from 1st July 2021. While slaughter...
Posted 07 Dec 2020
Meet the turkeys of Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary!
Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary is home to many rescued animals – including 25 turkeys. Here are a few of their stories.
Posted 02 Dec 2020