UK Animal Welfare

Why McDonald's Move to 100% Freedom Food Pork Is a Big Deal for Animal Welfare

Kate Parkes | Posted 23.04.2013 | UK
Kate Parkes

By making this move, McDonald's has shown that it is possible to bring higher-welfare choices to the consumer on the high street, at an affordable price.

Compulsory Microchipping: Don't Pop the Corks Just Yet...

Violet Donohoe | Posted 08.04.2013 | UK Politics
Violet Donohoe

This was the government's opportunity to finally tackle the big issues, but instead we believe they have merely tinkered with the existing legislation rather than make the comprehensive reform of dog laws that is so desperately needed.

USA Leads the Way in Protecting Animals From Antifreeze Poisoning - Why Isn't the UK Doing the Same?

Annabel Burn | Posted 05.03.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Annabel Burn

Antifreeze (used in cars) has a sweet taste that attracts animals, but it is highly toxic. Usually resulting in kidney failure and a slow and painful death, a teaspoon full is enough to kill a fully grown cat.

Lab Animals Are Left Waiting for Words to be Turned Into Actions

Barney Reed | Posted 22.01.2013 | UK Politics
Barney Reed

The use and suffering of animals in experiments is a persistent and legitimate public concern. Both the government and the scientific community have recently set up initiatives that attempt to convince a sceptical public that their concerns are understood and taken seriously.