Each year, about 50 million male chicks — not wanted for meat or eggs — are culled in France, usually by shredding or gassing. That number, however, will soon become zero, thanks to a new law passed by the government, which will ban the killing of male chicks from next … [Read more...] about France will ban the culling of unwanted male chicks by 2022
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Buddhist monk provides new life to thousands of stray dogs in Shanghai
In recent years, China’s growing wealth has led to a boom in the pet market. This, however, also caused an increase in the number of stray animals, with people abandoning the furry creatures when they do not want to or cannot care for them anymore. In turn, breeding among strays … [Read more...] about Buddhist monk provides new life to thousands of stray dogs in Shanghai
European Parliament votes to ban caged animal farming by 2027
Last week, the European Parliament made its stance on animal welfare clear by calling for a ban on caged animal farming, after voting overwhelmingly in favor to end the practice. The non-binding resolution hopes to change animal agriculture and reinvent the food supply chain … [Read more...] about European Parliament votes to ban caged animal farming by 2027
Vietnam circus hands over its performance bears to animal sanctuary
With an increasing number of people becoming aware of the harsh realities circus animals go through for the sake of human entertainment, in recent years, many circuses have started to step away from using animals in their performances. One of the latest is Vietnam’s Hanoi … [Read more...] about Vietnam circus hands over its performance bears to animal sanctuary
UK makes history as the first country to recognize animals as sentient beings
This past Wednesday, the UK announced an immense victory for animal welfare advocates and the creatures they support. Animals will be formally recognized as sentient beings under UK law for the first time in history. These legislative reforms, some of which have been many … [Read more...] about UK makes history as the first country to recognize animals as sentient beings