Briefings, booklets and reports
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- Animal experiments
- Veganism
- Animal farming
- Horse racing
- Shooting
- Wildlife
- Living without cruelty
- Supporting Animal Aid
Animal experiments
- The Case Against Animal Experiments This report makes the scientific case against the use of animals in biomedical research. A4, 24pp, 2015.
- Don’t Leave a Legacy of Suffering Don’t leave money in your will to a charity that funds animal experiments. Available for download only
- Science Corrupted This report exposes the appalling animal suffering of the GM mouse revolution. A4, 44pp, 2013. Available for download only
- Victims of Charity Report looking into the animal research funded by Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation, Alzheimer’s Society and Parkinson’s UK; finding not only appalling suffering, but also a lack of significant health benefits to people. A4, 46pp, 2011
- Making a Killing Report on how drug company greed is harming people and animals A4, 54pp, 2008
- Animals: The Hidden Victims of War The use of animals in warfare and weapons research A5, 24pp, 2006; updated 2010 Available for download only
- Human Tissue Research A4, 4pp, 2010. Available for download only
Veganism
- Your Guide to Going Vegan A guide to animal-free shopping, cooking and eating. Includes 11 recipes from breakfast to pudding. A5, 44pp, 2024
- Plant-based Cooking on a Budget A budget-conscious guide to eating vegan. Information on cupboard staples, money-saving tips, simple meal ideas and a set of cheap and nutritious recipes. A5, 28pp, 2024
- A Pocket Guide to Veganism A small pocket-sized booklet containing information on why to go vegan, nutrition know-how, shopping tips, eating out guide and list of helpful apps and websites. Ideal for street stalls and giving out at vegan events. A6, 16pp, 2019
- Student Vegan Guide A guide aimed at helping students who are already vegan or want to go vegan. It contains lots of useful information on eating vegan on a student budget, including recipes and shopping tips. A5, 24pp, 2022
- Young Vegans Basic guide to veganism for young people A5, 20pp, 2019
Animal Farming
- Is Factory Farming Making Us Sick? A guide to animal diseases and their impact on human health
A5, 42pp, first published 2010, fully revised and updated 2020 - The Uncounted Dead: Farming’s unofficial victims A4, 48pp, 2014
- The trouble with Animal Farming A5, 16 pp, 2011
- Dark Waters – OUT OF STOCK – Report examining the impact of eating fish on animal welfare, human health and the environment A5, 40pp, 2013
Horse Racing
- The Case Against Horse Racing A summary booklet outlining the problems with the horse racing industry. A5, 8pp, 2021
- Beaten to the Line Our 2010 report looking at the use of the whip in horse racing. A4, 12pp, 2010. 2011 report 2012 report 2014 report
- Bred to Death Our special report on how the racing industry’s drive for profit and glory is ruining the Thoroughbred horse. A5, 38pp, 2006
- This Unsporting Life – Race Horse Deaths in British Racing Animal Aid investigation into racehorse deaths in British racing A4, 26pp, 2005. Available for download only
- A Hiding to Nothing – the Use of the Whip in British Horse Racing Analysis of the use of the whip in British horse racing A4, 34pp, 2004. Available for download only
Shooting
- Killing Our Countryside: launched by Animal Aid patron, Chris Packham, this report examines the environmental impacts of the mass release of pheasants and partridges and makes the case for a total ban on the production and “sport” shooting of live birds for entertainment. A4, 36pp, 2025
- The Case Against Shooting: About the mass-production of pheasants, partridges and ducks, destined to become feathered targets for shooters, plus details on grouse moor management. A5, 8pp, 2019
- Calling the Shots: the power and privledge of the grouse-shooting elite Our investigation into the public subsidies paid to millionaire grouse shoot owners A4, 28pp, 2013
- Calling the Shots 2014 The 2014 dossier updates Animal Aid’s in-depth 2013 report on the grouse shooting industry. It reveals that wealthy moorland shoot owners are receiving even more financial and regulatory encouragement to wreak havoc on sensitive moorland habitats. A4, 13pp, 2014
- Gunning for Children: How the gun lobby recruits young blood A4, 12pp, 2012
- How to Oppose Shooting: A Practical Guide Our guide offers clear advice on how human victims of so-called sport shooting can curb the worst excesses and seek remedies. A4, 40pp, 2010
- Cheap Shots How the bird shooting industry deprives the public purse. Companion dossier to Feathering Their Nests A4, 4pp, 2006. Available for download only
- Assault and Battery The nightmare existence of battery-caged ‘game birds’ A5, 30pp, 2005
- Feathering Their Nests How the pheasant industry deprives the public purse A4, 12pp, 2002. Available for download only
Wildlife Culls
- Alternatives to Culling Effective, cost-efficient ways in which local councils can deter wild species A4, 24pp, 2012 Associated factfiles
- With Extreme Prejudice: the culling of British wildlife – OUT OF STOCK – Outlines the reasons why some British species are put on cull lists and offers a defence. A5, 64pp, 2007. Available for download only
Living Without Cruelty
- Animals and Us Information booklet on animal rights A5, 16pp, 2014
- Compassionate Christmas Guide to festive animal-friendly fashion, food and fun A5, 20pp
Supporting Animal Aid
- Legacy Booklet
Guide to leaving a legacy to Animal Aid A4