#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 On 12 May, the European Commission adopted the Implementing Decision 788 which sets standards for the surveillance and reporting of SARS-CoV-2 infections in mink (and raccoon dogs) bred for fur production. European Commission introduces mandatory SARS-CoV-2 screening in all European mink fur farms 19 May 2021 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 Dyrenes Beskyttelse
#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
