Cheltenham’s infamous racecourse claimed the lives of two more horses at this year’s Festival. On this third day of racing, eight-year-old Toe The Line (IRE) was put down after breaking her leg in the 4.50pm...
Posted 16 Mar 2017
After disturbing scenes of horse suffering on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival, day two claimed a victim in the first race of the afternoon when 5-year-old gelding Consul De Thaix broke his neck...
Posted 15 Mar 2017
Households in the United Kingdom are spending less and less on meat products, a new report released by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has revealed.
Posted 13 Mar 2017
Ten years ago, Animal Aid launched a new initiative, entitled Race Horse Deathwatch. The aim of the project was to publish information about the deaths of horses who were killed as a result of racing,...
Posted 07 Mar 2017
See our innovative infographic, which shows the horses who died at the 2016 Cheltenham Festival. Please share widely, and ask your friends and family not to bet on Cheltenham.
Posted 07 Mar 2017
On Saturday 18th February, Animal Aid staff and supporters held a peaceful vigil outside the Royal Veterinary College's Campus in Potter's Bar in order to raise awareness about the College's programme of animal research.
Posted 20 Feb 2017
Around 30 campaigners joined a Valentine's Day vigil at a controversial Sheffield slaughterhouse, where terrible animal suffering has recently been exposed. During the vigil, campaigners made a gruesome discovery.
Posted 15 Feb 2017
Horses are the only animals who may be beaten in public for entertainment. That is why Animal Aid has campaigned for 15 years to ban the whip from racing in Britain.Â
Posted 10 Feb 2017
Campaigners will hold origami hearts and show animals compassion during a Valentine’s Day vigil at controversial Sheffield slaughterhouse that was subject of recent undercover investigation.
Posted 07 Feb 2017
Two companies, GAG 403 Ltd and City Racing, are currently vying in a bid to gain approval to hold horse racing on the Capital's streets.
Posted 01 Feb 2017