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65,000 say no to Nocton
Compassion would like to thank all of its supporters who have objected to Nocton Dairies' plans for a "mega-dairy" in rural Lincolnshire - where over 3,700 cows will be housed indoors with little or no access to outdoor grazing.
Read moreLIVE BURIAL OF PIGS FEARED ONGOING IN REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Compassion in World Farming is extremely concerned by a report of appalling treatment of pigs in the Republic of Korea as part of the culling operations due to foot and mouth disease (FMD).According to the Korean Times, the Ministry of Food…
Read moreDefra antibiotic advertising decision is a risk to humans
"The use of antimicrobials* in animals is an important factor in the development of resistance in some organisms, particularly those organisms associated with food poisoning in man"
Read moreThe countdown gains celebrity support
Coronation Street actress Kate Ford, Bill Oddie and Green MP Caroline Lucas, have joined Compassion to announce that the final countdown is now on to oppose plans for the UK's first 'mega-dairy' in Lincolnshire and encourage everyone to object…
Read moreLive exports from Dover resume
The UK's sheep industry has taken a huge step backward regarding animal welfare. Live exports of sheep from the UK have resumed after many months.
Read moreSupport increases for Nocton plans to be called in
Compassion in World Farming can reveal that a group of nine MPs has written to Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government to request that he calls-in the planning application for a 3,700 cow 'mega-dairy'
Read moreMEPs strongly support the battery cage ban
Compassion is delighted to learn that the vast majority of MEPs strongly support the battery cage ban, which is due to come into force on 1 January 2012.
Read moreCompassion opposes vacuum slaughter method
The coalition is concerned that a new slaughter method being considered in the US, which uses a vacuum to stun animals before slaughter, has not been fully investigated.
Read moreMPs vote on beak trimming ban
Following the concerns of MPs John McDonnell, Sheila Gilmore and Mary Glindon, the House of Commons took a vote on whether the legislation to postpone the ban on beak trimming should come into force or not.
Read moreAn ethical Christmas feast
Around ten million turkeys will be consumed in the UK over the Christmas period. For most families in the UK, a turkey will be the centrepiece of their Christmas dinner. Smoked salmon is also a traditional favourite at this time of year.
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