#Act4 Wildlife Following a delay in implementing the Italian ban on fur farms, 1600 mink have been culled due a new SARS-CoV-2 outbreak. The farming of animals for the production of fur has been prohibited since 1 January 2022 in Italy, however there are still thousands of mink housed on five farms. 1600 mink culled due to COVID outbreak on Italian fur farm, despite ban 13 May 2023 LAV
#Act4 Wildlife COVID-19 spreading in mink farms all over Europe Public health concerns should prompt permanent closure of all mink farms in Europe 5 November 2020 Animal Protection Denmark
#Act4 FarmAnimals The rapid spread of COVID-19 is not only limited to humans, but also affects animals. Especially in mink breeding farms, the virus is given free rein as health authorities stay silent on the matter. This, in turn, is a liability for public safety. COVID and mink: coronavirus outbreak in mink farms traced back to August 2 November 2020 LAV