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First horse victim at new racecourse
On Thursday February 12, five-year-old gelding, Poyle Toby, became the first equine victim at the newly revamped Chelmsford City racecourse – formerly known as Great Leighs.
Posted 13 Feb 2015
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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Horrific pile-up at Wolverhampton Racecourse results in horse death
Spectators and TV viewers witnessed a horrific five-horse pile-up on the newly laid Tapeta racing surface at Wolverhampton racecourse yesterday evening (6 November).
Posted 07 Nov 2014
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Vote for Animals
People often say they do not vote because politicians are ‘all the same’ but for animals, as well as people, it matters very much which MPs get elected to office, and which Party takes power....
Posted 06 Nov 2014
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Animal Aid’s Christmas Fayre 2014
A feast of ethical festive treats awaits you at the Animal Aid Christmas Fayre. To enrich your mind, soul... and stomach.
Posted 25 Sep 2014
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Bullet in the head for a long-haul horse
These are photographs the racing industry does not want the public to see. They show Wigmore Hall moments after breaking his leg at Doncaster Racecourse, and then being shot in the head by a vet....
Posted 19 Sep 2014