The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has launched its latest welfare initiative, (Horse PWR), ahead of this week’s Grand National meeting, to stem the tide of criticism about its poor welfare record in relation to on-course...
Posted 08 Apr 2024
Every year, around 13,000 foals are born into the British and Irish racing industries, in the owners’ hope to breed the “next big winner”. Many of these horses will never even see a racecourse. Most...
Posted 28 Mar 2024
DEFRA have launched a consultation to make food labelling “fairer” so that consumers can make decisions that “align with their values”.
Posted 25 Mar 2024
We are delighted to tell you that the Scottish Parliament has just voted in favour of banning snares under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
Posted 21 Mar 2024
On 11th March 2024, Animal Aid held a vigil outside the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) doors, in memory of all the race horses who were killed on British racecourses in 2023. *When these placards were made,...
Posted 13 Mar 2024
💔 R.I.P to Highland Hunter (IRE), aged 11, and Ose Partir (FR), aged 4, who were both killed today at the Cheltenham Festival 12/03/24
Posted 12 Mar 2024
Infamously dangerous Cheltenham Festival kicks off next week, from 12th-15th March.
Posted 04 Mar 2024
The latest figures from a survey conducted by OnePoll for Animal Aid has revealed that the vast majority of people want to see a ban on animal experiments, and funding diverted towards more reliable and...
Posted 27 Feb 2024
Shocking new evidence reveals 1,428 race horses were killed in a slaughterhouse in Ireland in 2023 – as stated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine following a question by Paul Murphy TD.
Posted 23 Feb 2024
Animal Aid were busy in London yesterday, raising awareness of animal experiments, especially lethal dose animal tests.
Posted 20 Feb 2024
