Compassion in World Farming

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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.

This Christmas, with a few simple swaps, we can all make our festive food choices more animal and climate friendly. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3D6IZR2

We're pleased to share that our Global CEO, Philip Lymbery has been appointed to the newly established Food Systems Advisory Board of the UN Food Systems Hub, where he will contribute his time and expertise to help inform the food systems debate. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ghfnyG

Pleased to stand alongside Sustain: The alliance for better food and farming, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Soil Association and more to call for a nature-friendly and just food system. Farmers are facing huge economic challenges at exactly the moment we need agricultural reform to speed forward for nature’s recovery and a sustainable food system. From an unjust food system to inadequate investment in nature-friendly farming, the root causes must be addressed. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eipjzuWd

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Octopus news!🐙 📰 A bill to prohibit octopus farming in the state of New Jersey has been introduced by our friends over at Animal Rights Initiative. 👏 Let's hope this momentum continues and bill A 5078 will soon become law! #octopus #octopusfarming #endit