Extreme cruelty inside Yorkshire slaughterhouse exposed
Hidden cameras capture horrific footage of religious slaughter without pre-stunning
Posted 02 Feb 2015
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Leading heart charity funds cruel and absurd ‘green veg’ experiment on rats
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has been accused of wasting public donations on a ‘cruel and absurd’ animal experiment that involved rats being fed a compound found in green vegetables, then deprived of oxygen for...
Posted 19 Jan 2015
Cheltenham introduces safety changes after Animal Aid report into multiple deaths at the course
Following the publication of a landmark Animal Aid report analysing the cause of so many equine deaths at Cheltenham Racecourse, this year’s Festival will see a reduction in the number of runners at the Gloucestershire...
Posted 07 Jan 2015
Make going vegan your New Year’s resolution
The chances are, you probably overdid it this Christmas. A few too many mince pies, perhaps, or an overload of chocolate? Going vegan this New Year is a great way to start turning things around....
Posted 05 Jan 2015
Undercover films show misery for turkeys and chickens
Animal Aid releases two new undercover films, which show the miserable lives birds are forced to endure for those who wish to eat them.
Posted 23 Dec 2014
Casual brutality of chicken catching exposed
A new undercover film, which shows chickens being grabbed four at a time by their frail legs, kicked and thrown yards into already-packed crates before they go to slaughter, has been released by Animal Aid.
Posted 17 Dec 2014
Vote for Animals recognised as a ‘best new website’
We are delighted to report that Animal Aid’s new political website, Vote For Animals, has been recognised as a ‘best new website’ by influential specialist journal, Web User magazine. We can do no better than...
Posted 15 Dec 2014
Official report reveals horrific suffering at UK lab
A report released by the government department responsible for inspecting animal laboratories has revealed that more than 1,000 animals died in appalling conditions at a single UK establishment after a ventilation system failed. In another...
Posted 10 Dec 2014
Southwell Racecourse continues to be lethal to horses
Southwell Racecourse witnessed yet another equine fatality on 2 December when seven-year-old Landerbee (IRE) was destroyed after breaking his leg in a ten-horse hurdle race on the venue’s National Hunt course.
Posted 04 Dec 2014
Research charities must now swear pro-vivisection public oath
The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC), the sector’s key representative body, has told its 133 members that, from November 20, they must publicly declare their support for vivisection if they wish to remain within...
Posted 20 Nov 2014