“It’s clear that the public and industry are in support of a ban on the use of cages for egg-laying hens, but the Government ...

The 2024 United Nations (UN) Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, known as COP29, has drawn to a close, after ten days of negotiations, events and discussions to tackle the global climate crisis.

Globally, around 92 billion farm animals are factory farmed every year. These intensive systems put production above all else, creating vast quantities of seemingly cheap meat, milk and eggs. But ...

Back in 1950, chicken was eaten as a treat; British people ate less than a kilo in a whole year. Now, we eat on average 25kg in a year - that's more than 2 kg per month. Broilers (chickens farmed for ...

This briefing shows data from the Dutch industry which indicate that slower-growing chickens are at least 3x less likely to require antibiotic treatment as fast growing… Buy free-range. If you can’t ...

More than 50 billion chickens are reared annually as a source of food, for both their meat and their eggs.

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A world without effective antibiotics is a terrifying but real prospect. When antibiotics are used and overused, the bacteria they are meant to kill can adapt and develop resistance, making these life ...

Fish are complex animals who are able to feel pain, fear and stress. Find out how fish are farmed for food.

Every year over sixty billion farm animals are reared for our food, the majority in factory farms. Compassion’s work is crucial to ending this global scandal of suffering and achieving a more ...

Joanna Lumley is an award-winning actress (three BAFTAs) and dedicated campaigner for human rights and animal welfare. She is equally known for her successful campaign supporting the rights of Gurkha ...

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