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Annual report outlines terrible suffering in laboratories

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

Bowood slaughterhouse staff sentenced at Leeds Magistrates Court

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

Worker pulls back fist as if to punch sheep

Try veganism this June!

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

Take action for race horses!

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

Animal Aid release new ‘#Februdairy’ film!

Our new film aims to dispel some of the myths surrounding the ‘wholesome and friendly’ portrayal of dairy, as currently being extensively marketed via social media to the UK public during the month of February....

Posted 09 Feb 2018

Februdairy film screen shot