Campaigning for a better life for farm animals that doesn't cost the earth
Hidden horror in the egg industry The egg industry hides a very dark secret. Farmers only keep the hens for around 12 months then they are sent to slaughter. This high turnaround means a lot of egg laying hens must … Continued
In September 2022, Ethical Farming Ireland joined the Aquatic Animal Alliance, a coalition of more than one hundred animal welfare NGOs created by the Aquatic Life Institute (including Action for Dolphins, CIWF, L214, Sentient Media and Viva!) who have come … Continued
As a family of gorgeous piglets are welcomed into the world at My Lovely Pig Rescue, Compassion in World Farming has launched a major new undercover investigation exposing the immense suffering of sows in cage systems on EU farms, including … Continued
Ethical Farming Ireland recently assisted Eyes on Animals in an investigation into the export of unweaned calves from Ireland to mainland Europe, accompanied by MEP Anja Hazekamp. We were focusing on what happens to the calves at the marts and … Continued
European Parliament vote on the recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport On Thursday 20th January MEPs voted on a number of recommendations and amendments that came from the 18 month ANIT committee of … Continued
Once again, 2021 was full of challenges but despite the pandemic and restrictions we still managed to get a lot done! Here is a brief overview of our work over the year. Formal Complaints to Minister McConalogue and the EU … Continued
After 18 months of hearings and workshops on 2nd December the ANIT committee of inquiry into the protection of animals during long distance transport wrapped up with a vote on recommendations including a ban on the transport of unweaned animals … Continued
On Tuesday 19th October Ethical Farming Ireland held a joint protest with My Lovely Pig Rescue to raise awareness of the live export industry. The event was triggered by the announcement of a new trade deal with China for breeding … Continued