Live Exports Ban: Does it go far enough?
Yesterday, we shared the news that the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill has passed its final stage in Parliament and will soon be enshrined into law. But does it go far enough?
Posted 15 May 2024
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Breaking: Britainâs historic ban on live exports
Weâre delighted to share the news that the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill has passed its final stage in Parliament, delivering on the governmentâs longstanding commitment to ending the export of animals for slaughter and...
Posted 14 May 2024
The role of dairy farming as a driver of the badger cull
In March, the government announced plans to overturn its promise to phase out the badger cull. Instead, they plan to reduce the badger population even further, continuing to scapegoat this majestic species whilst ignoring the...
Posted 02 May 2024
Hundreds of animal rights activists mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories
Saturday saw hundreds of animal rights activists joining together in Liverpool to march peacefully through the city to mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories.
Posted 29 Apr 2024
Panicked horses running through London streets speaks of wider animal abuse
Yesterday, five horses from the Household Cavalry became spooked during training, throwing off their riders and racing terrified through central London. One of the horses was seen to be covered in blood as they stampeded...
Posted 25 Apr 2024
‘End Animal Tests’ week of action announced
 To support World Day for Animals in Laboratories on 24th April, we are organising the âEnd Animal Testsâ week of action which runs from Saturday 20th until Sunday 28th April.
Posted 18 Apr 2024
Two horses tragically killed on second day of Grand National Meeting
Giovinco (IRE), a 7-year-old, and Pikar (FR), also 7, were tragically killed today on the second day of The Grand National Meeting. This brings the number of horses killed at this 3 day meeting up...
Posted 12 Apr 2024
175 Horses from the racing industry sent to slaughter in England in 2023
Shocking information from The Food Standards Agency, given to Animal Aid through a Freedom of Information request, detailed that 175 horses with Weatherbys passports were sent to slaughter in England in 2023. This is an...
Posted 10 Apr 2024
All style. No substance: Racing industryâs latest welfare initiative
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has launched its latest welfare initiative, (Horse PWR), ahead of this weekâs Grand National meeting, to stem the tide of criticism about its poor welfare record in relation to on-course...
Posted 08 Apr 2024
âLifetime careâ for race horses is a disgrace â help us call for a hopeful future
Every year, around 13,000 foals are born into the British and Irish racing industries, in the ownersâ hope to breed the ânext big winnerâ. Many of these horses will never even see a racecourse. Most...
Posted 28 Mar 2024
