Animal welfare

Indian Supreme Court Bans Jallikattu, Bull Races and Bullfights

From PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Posted 05-07-2014, 04:07 PM Today, the Honourable Supreme Court of India passed a landmark judgment in favour of PETA India and the government body the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) clarifying that bulls must not be used in jallikattu, bull races, bullfights or any other type of performance. PETA was represented in court by leading counsel Raj Panjwani. PETA has vigorously campaigned against the use of bulls in these cruel events. [Read more...]

Meatless Meatballs Coming to Ikea

April 23, 2014 Meatless Meatballs Coming to Ikea By Ari Solomon Out of concern for the environment, Ikea announced that it will soon be serving a vegetarian version of its popular Swedish meatball dish. "We are aware of the meat issue with greenhouse gases," Joanna Yarrow, head of sustainability for Ikea in the UK, said. "We are looking at all our food products from a sustainability perspective but specifically meatballs. They are very popular and they are also our most carbon-intensive [Read more...]

Diarrhea Virus Killing Pigs by the Millions

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April 25, 2014 By Sara Von Alt From: Mercy for Animals blog Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV), an often fatal diarrheal illness in pigs, has been in the news for nearly a year, even inspiring a bit on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. A quick Google search for "PEDV" is sure to garner dozens of articles, many recent, highlighting the growing concerns raised by farmers, consumers, and government agencies. According to an article on CNBC.com, "Porcine epidemic diarrhea has killed millions [Read more...]

Victory: Ag-Gag Bill Dies in Kentucky!

From: Mercy for Animals April 18, 2014 Victory: Ag-Gag Bill Dies in Kentucky! By Vandhana Bala On Tuesday, the Kentucky legislature adjourned without passing a controversial "ag-gag" bill that would have banned filming or recording inside a factory farm. This is a major victory for farmed animals across the country! Our success in Kentucky is due in large part to the compassionate MFA members who spoke out against the bill by calling and emailing their legislators, as well as [Read more...]