#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 Today marks history: after having adopted a temporary ban linked to the COVID-19 outbreaks in mink farms and the potential impact on pubic health, Italy decided today to ban fur farming for good as of 1 January 2022. Italy bans fur farming as of January 2022 21 December 2021 ALI
#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
#Act4 Wildlife Thanks to the fierce efforts of our Italian member organisations LAV and Essere Animali, fur farming gained visibility in Italy again last week, with a strong message against barbaric practices. LAV AND ESSERE ANIMALI: It’s time for Italy to ban fur farming! 1 April 2019 LAV