#Act4 FarmAnimals Welfarm is calling for a ban on the castration of piglets in its new campaign launched on November 4th in Paris. Welfarm is calling for a ban on the castration of piglets 19 November 2021 Welfarm
On November 18, the French Senate definitively adopted a new animal protection bill “aimed at combating animal abuse and strengthening the link between animals and humans”. This success follows an agreement on the measures by a joint commission (composed of deputies and senators) on October 21, and an almost unanimous adoption at the National Assembly on November 16. Historic animal protection bill passed in France 19 November 2021 LFDA
Eurogroup for Animals would like to pay tribute to Doctor Jean-Pierre Kieffer, former President of OABA in France, who has dedicated years of his life to improve slaughter conditions in France. Tribute to Doctor Jean-Pierre Kieffer 29 October 2021
#Act4 FarmAnimals Today, L214 unveils a new investigation conducted in a French slaughterhouse of the Bigard Group (which owns the Bigard, Socopa and Charal brands), leader in bovine meat production in France and Europe. New investigation from L214 in a French slaughterhouse reveals serious abuse 27 October 2021
#Act4 AnimalsEU A joint commission (composed of deputies and senators) reached an agreement this Thursday, October 21st, on the bill which aims to strengthen the fight against animal abuse, opening the way to its rapid adoption. Major steps have been taken to improve animal welfare in France 21 October 2021 FBB
#Act4 Wildlife After a marathon day finalising the adoption of the ambitious law aiming to reduce pet abandonments and end the use of wild animals in shows, the French Senate significantly weakened the text. No surprises as French senators distort anti animal mistreatment law 1 October 2021 FBB
#Act4 FarmAnimals In France, many male piglets are castrated to prevent the development of an unpleasant odour (known as “boar smell”) that may occur when the meat of some carcasses is first cooked. Although this practice is decreasing, it remains problematic: it is extremely painful and stressful for the animal. The Bigard group refuses alternatives to castration of piglets 24 June 2021 Welfarm
#Act4 Wildlife Public opinion around dolphins in dolphinariums is clearly changing. But what happens to dolphins when the parks get closed? Talks with policymakers are underway and several dolphin rehabilitation programs are getting implemented in Europe, but none are yet operational. The very complex nature of such a pilot project may be to blame. The rapid closing of dolphinariums poses a threat to dolphins 22 April 2021
#Act4 Wildlife The EU exports approximately 3,500 tonnes of fins per year, with a total value of around 52 million euros. 73 million sharks are slaughtered each year for this purpose C’est Assez! supports the European Citizens' Initiative #StopFinningEU to end the European Union's shark fin trade 22 April 2021 C'est Assez