Compassion in World Farming

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Our Visionary, Doctor Chris van Tulleken, will give The Royal Institution's 2024 Christmas Lectures - all about the science of food and how we can all eat more sustainably. They're set to be an interesting watch. Find the full details in the post below.

Our impact report is out now and we couldn't be more grateful to our incredible supporters! 💚 Read about the massive impact they've had for farmed animals in 2024 ➡️ https://bit.ly/49DF3Dm

As we look back on 2024, this momentous year will be remembered for the outstanding progress we achieved for farmed animals - including a British live exports ban! Read more about our UK office's year of campaigning here: https://bit.ly/3P4jfHy

"This was the year when a 50-year campaign came to fruition with a ban on live animal exports from Britain. A momentous achievement involving so many people over decades who fought relentlessly for what is right" Our Global CEO, Philip Lymbery, reflects on our 2025 highlights, including, but not limited to, a British live exports ban!

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A historic moment – This week Mexico put animal welfare into its national constitution. 💚 The federal government will have the power to issue laws on animal welfare and protection - previously largely left to local authorities 💚 The state must guarantee the protection, adequate treatment, and conservation and care of animals 💚 Mexico’s Congress has been directed to develop regulations for preventing the mistreatment of all types of animals, including farmed animals. 💚 Animal welfare will be required to be in the school curriculum. These reforms are a big step forward for farmed animal welfare and set a major precedent for other countries to follow. All sentient beings must be treated with compassion.

This is a big moment with the potential to improve the lives of billions of chickens farmed for meat. The majority of chickens are bred to grow unnaturally fast and suffer as a result. Congratulations to our friends at The Humane League UK who have relentlessly argued this in court.

"...turkeys at a pre-Christmas slaughterhouse were punched to stop them flapping as they hung upside down" Our Global CEO, Philip Lymbery, on why the holiday season is about more than just the meal itself – it's about making choices that reflect our values.

It is deeply concerning that, once again, the percentage of pigs slaughtered in England and Wales using high concentrations of CO2 has risen. The latest report shows 90% of pigs are slaughtered using this method, up from 88% in 2022. The severe welfare problems inherent in the use of high CO2 concentrations to slaughter pigs have been known for a long time. The method is highly aversive and causes pain, fear and respiratory distress. No pigs should be slaughtered using this cruel method and it must be urgently phased out. In light of these new figures, we have written to the UK government to call for urgent action, and offered to meet with them to discuss this serious welfare issue.