Racing at full speed and close to the end of the 2-mile Randox Health County Hurdle, 5-year-old grey gelding Sandsend (FR) lost his footing on Cheltenham Racecourse’s atrociously heavy, poached ground.
Posted 16 Mar 2018
Cheltenham, Britain’s most dangerous racecourse, claimed two equine victims on the first day of its 2018 Festival Meeting.
Posted 13 Mar 2018
Yesterday (Monday 12th March) saw the publication of the 2016 annual report from the Home Office unit that regulates animal experiments in the UK. The report described 45 instances of ‘non-compliance’ involving mice, monkeys, rats...
Posted 13 Mar 2018
More than 10,000 people have signed our petition, calling on all major supermarkets to label their own-brand vegan products.
Posted 08 Mar 2018
Despite obvious and strong public opposition, it is being widely reported that the government is planning to expand the horrific badger cull to eight more counties.
Posted 07 Mar 2018
We have finally reached the outcome of the long-running Bowood slaughterhouse case. Three slaughtermen and one former company director were sentenced today (March 2) at Leeds Magistrates Court, after pleading guilty to animal cruelty offences....
Posted 02 Mar 2018
Today we release the extended version of Animal Aid's take on #Februdairy.
Posted 28 Feb 2018
We’re now a step closer to CCTV in slaughterhouses becoming a reality. Today the government has put forward a draft law, which will now be considered in parliament.
Posted 23 Feb 2018
Are you interested in trying a plant-based diet? Do you want to help animals and the environment, and feel better about yourself? Well, Animal Aid’s Summer Vegan Pledge is for you!
Posted 21 Feb 2018
Animal Aid has launched an e-petition urging the government to set up an independent regulatory body, with horse welfare as its only interest, which will take meaningful action to stop horses dying.
Posted 15 Feb 2018
