750 pigs die in farm fire
A fire across two sheds at a farm in Wiltshire has killed more than 750 pigs, including 700 piglets. Eight fire engines were called to the scene, but fire fighters were unable to rescue the...
Posted 28 Jul 2016
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New factory farm approved despite overwhelming public opposition
A new factory farm for pigs in the East Riding of Yorkshire has been allowed to go ahead, despite more than 7,000 objections being submitted and a vigorous local campaign against the plans.
Posted 14 Apr 2016
DEFRA in retreat over farmed animal welfare
The farming and environment ministry Defra has made a significant reversal on the future of the Codes governing farmed animal welfare.
Posted 07 Apr 2016
Good news! Plans for million-bird chicken farm withdrawn following Animal Aid campaign
Plans for a giant chicken farm near York that could have reared more than a million birds per year have been withdrawn following a vigorous Animal Aid campaign.
Posted 16 Mar 2016
‘Nightmarish scenes’ filmed at farms run by company planning Yorkshire factory farm
'Nightmarish scenes’ of filth, squalor and animal suffering have been uncovered at a series of farms run by York Wold Pig Pro Ltd, the company applying to build a controversial new pig farm in the...
Posted 10 Mar 2016
15 Years since foot and mouth catastrophe: lessons still not learned
Fifteen years ago (as of 19 February 2016) what would turn out to be a traumatic epidemic of foot and mouth disease began with the discovery of disease symptoms in 27 pigs sent for slaughter...
Posted 19 Feb 2016
Plans for factory farm in Lincolnshire stopped following Animal Aid campaign
An application to build a factory farm in Lincolnshire that would have reared nearly 2,000 pigs at a time will not be going ahead.
Posted 13 Jan 2016
Yet another reason to drop turkey this Christmas
A report in the 'Daily Mirror' (December 14 2015) describes the horrific ordeal faced by hundreds of turkeys who were being transported to slaughter when the lorry that was carrying them fell on its side...
Posted 14 Dec 2015
A tragic reminder of farming’s unofficial victims
The last few days have provided a stark reminder about the unofficial victims of the animal farming industry.
Posted 10 Dec 2015
The animal victims of flooding
The recent devastating floods in parts of Northern England have resulted in a massive collaborative effort to save the lives and property of those affected.
Posted 07 Dec 2015