Shocking numbers of animals harmed in laboratories in Great Britain
A government report published today reveals how more than 2.9 million animals were used in more than 3 million experiments in Great Britain in 2021.
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Animal Aid statement on Royal Ascot: heat wave created unacceptable risk to horse’s lives
Royal Ascot ends the life of at least one horse, with multiple whip offences also seen at this year’s event.
Royal Ascot begins this week as public opposition to the use of the whip increases
As Royal Ascot begins this Tuesday, there will be particular focus on the use of the whip during the event. Renewed public focus comes as campaign group Animal Aid release polling results showing an increasing proportion of the public are...
Update on the racing industry’s consultation process on the future of the whip in racingÂ
With an update on the racing industry’s review on the use of the whip in racing imminent, Animal Aid are reiterating  our stance on the use of the whip in racing.
Animal Aid statement on Grand National 2022 deaths: death toll stands at four
Eclair Surf, an 8 year old bay gelding, has become the fourth horse to die as a result of the three day meeting.
Grand National remains racing’s biggest shame
The Grand National remains a huge stain on the world of horse racing. Its ability to kill horses is ever present as the 2022 race looms.
Helpless and frightened – four horses are killed during Cheltenham horse racing festival
On the final day of Cheltenham, Ginto, a 6-year-old gelding, broke down when running in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle race. His death follows that of Shallwehaveonemore, Born Patriot and Mindsmadeup who were all killed in horrific circumstances at this...
Animal Aid statement on Cheltenham deaths – Second and third horses fall victim to the festival
The attrition rate of fallers from the outset of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival has again highlighted the dangers horses face when racing.
New Irish Horse Death Watch website reveals 100 horses have lost their lives in the past twelve months
As the best of Ireland’s race horses come over to Britain to run at the Cheltenham Festival, they leave behind in Ireland a shocking death toll of horses who have gone under the public, media and political radar.
Record numbers of race horses killed in Britain in 2021
If the failings of the racing industry were to be represented in a single issue, it is that of the deaths of hundreds of horses each year. 2021 proved no exception with a record number of victims paying the price...