CCTV for all English slaughterhouses to become reality
Good news! Legislation requiring mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses in England comes into force today. Premises will have until 5 November to fully comply.
Posted 04 May 2018
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Summer Vegan Pledge: One month to go!
With only one month to go until the start of the Summer Vegan Pledge, check out these exciting events happening to support those taking part.
Posted 01 May 2018
Poll reveals strong public opposition to the use of the whip in racing
A new YouGov poll commissioned by Animal Aid has shown that the majority of the public want to see an end to the use of the whip in racing.
Posted 26 Apr 2018
Scottish National Heritage grants five-year ‘experimental’ licence to cull 300 ravens in Perthshire
Scottish National Heritage (SNH) has issued licences to cull hundreds of ravens, in a five-year test in Perthshire. The purpose of this experiment is to investigate whether removing ravens has an impact on the...
Posted 25 Apr 2018
Overwhelming support for a ban on shooting in Wales
Today (25 April 2018) is the final day of the public consultation by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on whether it should continue to allow the shooting of birds for ‘sport’ on public land.
Posted 25 Apr 2018
Cruel experiments on marmosets in misguided attempt to help humans
Animal Aid has uncovered shocking experiments involving monkeys being brain-damaged with a toxic chemical. Later, they were force-fed different drugs and observed for ten hours, while blood samples were regularly taken from their thighs.
Posted 24 Apr 2018
Tragic scenes at Hexham Racecourse: Three horses lose their lives in 30 minutes of disastrous racing
Three horses were killed within 30 minutes of each other at Hexham racecourse yesterday afternoon (23 April).
Posted 24 Apr 2018
Stewards’ reports reveals shocking suffering of horses used in Grand National
It has been a week since the notorious Grand National meeting finished, leaving one horse dead and many others suffering injuries.
Posted 23 Apr 2018
Horse collapses and dies at notorious Cheltenham Racecourse after racing in very hot weather
Dame Rose (FR), a young five-year-old mare, has collapsed and died after finishing fourth in a two-and-a-half mile hurdle race at the notorious Cheltenham Racecourse.
Posted 19 Apr 2018
The Summer Vegan Pledge launch party!
To celebrate Animal Aid’s first ever Summer Vegan Pledge, we will be holding a launch party on Saturday 19th May.
Posted 19 Apr 2018
