Ukraine expects most pig and cattle farms to disappear by 2025
Animal agriculture is in rapid decline in Ukraine, where experts believe most pig and cattle farms will have disappeared by 2025. Official figures cited in report The Agri-Food Sector In Ukraine: Current situation and market outlook until 2025 reveal a dramatic decline in the industry. The number of cattle, pigs, sheep and goats have all …
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Another cat stabbed in Brighton bringing death toll to 26 in 18 months
Another cat has been killed in what appears to be a deliberate stabbing near Brighton, UK, sparking fears that the infamous Cat Killer may still be targeting innocent animals. Last month a man was arrested following the deaths of 25 cats in the Brighton area over an 18 month period, but he was released on …
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Undercover footage reveals calves spat on, burned and beaten at farm dubbed the ‘Disneyland of agriculture’
A dairy farm which is a popular attraction for families and school trips has been exposed for horrific animal abuse thanks to undercover footage from animal rights activists. Fair Oaks Farm in Newton County, Florida apologised after the Animal Recovery Mission posted harrowing footage at the farm. Footage shows calves being spat on, burnt with …
WATCH: Woman attacks vegan cafe workers branding them ‘evil and dangerous’
A woman in New Zealand entered a vegan cafe and launched into an angry rant against the owners, branding the meat-free menu ‘evil’ and ‘dangerous’. Sweet Releases Cakes and Treats cafe in Wellington shared the bizarre video on its Facebook page after the incident. “My hands are shaking and I feel like bursting into tears. …
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New £50 note will contain animal fat despite angry backlash from vegans
The new £50 note will contain animal fat despite an angry backlash from animal rights activists, the Bank of England has revealed. The new polymer note will contain traces of tallow, which is an animal byproduct, despite the Bank’s ‘careful consideration’ of complaints made about the ingredient. Banknote printers De La Rue and CCL Secure …
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Donald Trump’s election campaign rakes in $500k from sales of plastic straws
US President Donald Trump is using money from sales of plastic straws to fund his re-election campaign. The straws, which are engraved with the president’s name, have raked in $500,000 for the campaign since their release on 19 July. The first batch reportedly sold out within the first few hours, and Trump’s campaign manager Brad …
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Dog who was kicked by driver returns with mates to vandalise his car
When a cruel driver was met with a stray dog sleeping in his parking space in Chongqing, China, he heartlessly got out of his vehicle and kicked the animal to move it on. But after he left, a neighbour who witnessed the scene captured the poor pup’s revenge on camera. The vengeful dog returned with …
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Animal rights poster campaign launched across London
Animal rights group Surge has launched a striking poster campaign across London to encourage the public to think twice about their food choices. Posters have been launched across the UK capital with messages such as ‘can we really call ourselves a nation of animal lovers?’ beside shocking imagery. Surge explained the belief that it takes …
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Thousands of chickens roasted to death during heatwave at Tesco and Sainsbury’s supplier
Thousands of chickens were baked alive during last week’s UK heatwave at a poultry farm which supplies many major supermarkets. Animal rights groups fear the chickens would have suffered horrifically before they died as the UK recorded temperatures above 38C last Thursday. Pictures show piles of birds who succumbed to the heat outside sheds at …
Gordon Ramsay slammed for shooting goat and eating it on new TV show
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has come under fire for shooting a goat on his new TV show. Angry animal lovers branded the chef ‘thoughtless and cruel’ for the New Zealand hunt which was shown on his new Uncharted show. Viewers slammed him for ‘profiting from the misery, suffering and murder of innocent animals’ for the …
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‘Why all feminists should be vegan’
Feminists and vegans both aim to reduce suffering, battle objectification, restore dignity, and ultimately, prevent violence. So should all vegans be feminists, and all feminists be vegans? Historical similarities Karolina Skowron, of Polish group the Albert Schweitzer Foundation, argues the historical abuse of women and animals has many undeniable similarities. She believes solidarity between animal …
Vegan protesters play steakhouse diners audio of animals being slaughtered
Animal rights activists played audio of animals being slaughtered to diners at a Brighton steakhouse in a protest against the meat industry. Members of Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) demanded diners ‘listen to their screams’ at Brazilian restaurant Touro Steakhouse on Saturday evening (November 24). Activists displayed anti-meat industry images and slogans, and chanted: “What do …
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