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Get the latest news from the world of farmed animals, animal protection, and vegan eating. Mercy For Animals is an international non-profit animal advocacy organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices and policies.
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13h ago
U.S. officials announced on Monday that milk obtained from cows used for dairy in Texas and Kansas had tested positive for bird flu. The type A H5N1 strain of the virus, which has caused outbreaks in birds for decades and occasionally infected humans, has been confirmed by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Officials in Minnesota reported last week that bird flu had been diagnosed in a baby goat at a farm after an outbreak of the virus among poultry. This marks the first incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in U.S. farmed animals other than birds.
About three weeks ago, cattle ..read more
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13h ago
Throughout history, women have played a pivotal role in the fight for animal rights. From starting powerful animal protection organizations and exposing atrocities in factory farms to developing mouthwatering plant-based foods, women have revolutionized the field of animal advocacy. We hope the stories of these remarkable women, past and present, will inspire you to create meaningful impact for animals.
1. Caroline Earle White
Caroline Earle White, an outstanding American philanthropist and anti-vivisection activist, co-founded the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ..read more
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13h ago
The following statement regarding the presence of bird flu in dairy milk may be attributed to Frances Chrzan, senior federal policy manager at Mercy For Animals:
“Two states so far have confirmed the presence of bird flu in dairy milk, and a third is investigating. We must not wait for a public health catastrophe. Mercy For Animals calls on Congress to pass the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act, legislation that would require corporations to take responsibility for the pandemic risks they cause. Reforming the U.S. food system is critical to reducing suffering for farmed animals and pr ..read more
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3d ago
Charo, Mara, Free, and Brown will unite to promote positive and necessary shifts toward a compassionate food system
LOS ANGELES (March 25, 2024) — Today Mercy For Animals announced its fourth and final awardee for the 25th anniversary gala to take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024: Charo, the world-famous Flamenco master and television icon, will be honored with the Compassionate Leadership Award. The gala will also spotlight acclaimed musical artist C5 in an electrifying performance.
Previously announced honorees Kate Mara, Travon Free, and Tabitha Brown will be recognized for the ..read more
Mercy For Animals Blog
1w ago
You may remember the horrific undercover investigation we released in 2022 showing workers repeatedly pummeling cows with sledgehammers. The footage was captured at a municipal slaughterhouse in Brazil.
Using evidence from the investigation, we presented a claim to the region’s public prosecutor’s office that recounted the welfare issues uncovered at the facility. The prosecutor’s office held meetings with slaughterhouse administrators and other stakeholders for over a year and a half and determined that the slaughterhouse needed to be shut down.
On February 16, we received notice that ..read more
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1w ago
Have you ever heard the term “ag-gag”? Ag-gag laws, no matter their form, are blatantly designed to be a threat to animals, workers, consumers, and First Amendment rights.
What Is Ag-Gag?
The meat industry is waging an all-out war on your right to know where your food comes from. Whistleblower investigations routinely expose horrific animal abuse at factory farms and slaughterhouses. Yet rather than improve conditions, the meat industry is trying to silence whistleblowers by passing ag-gag laws. These dangerous laws often violate our First Amendment rights and threaten animal welfare, food saf ..read more
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1w ago
The following statement regarding Washington State’s ban on octopus farming may be attributed to Alex Cerussi, senior state policy manager at Mercy For Animals:
“Mercy For Animals commends Washington for becoming the first state to ban octopus farming and applauds Pasado’s Safe Haven for leading this initiative. Octopuses are highly intelligent and emotionally complex animals, and they should not be confined to crowded farms in unnatural conditions. Octopus farming is cruel, unsustainable, and environmentally destructive, as it threatens local ecosystems. This is a huge win for animals and th ..read more
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1w ago
It’s Girl Scout cookie season! This year six vegan Girl Scout cookies are available, but figuring out how (or where) to get them can be a bit confusing. If you’re wondering how to satisfy your cookie cravings compassionately, read on to discover how you can get your hands on some delicious vegan Girl Scout cookies.
1. Know the Vegan Options
Girl Scout cookies are produced by two different bakeries: Little Brownie Bakers, which makes one vegan cookie, and ABC Bakers, which makes all six vegan options this year. While both bakeries produce similar cookie varieties, the recipes, ingredients, and ..read more
Mercy For Animals Blog
2w ago
Around 10,000 cows are expected to perish in the Smokehouse Creek Fire—the largest fire ever recorded in Texas. The fire has spread over 1.2 million acres in the Texas Panhandle, causing widespread damage and the deaths of both people and animals. As of this writing, the fire is still only 87% contained.
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Texas cattle stampede away from plumes of smoke as wildfires covering 300,000 acres force thousands to evacuate.
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According to Texas agriculture commissioner Sid Miller, more than 85% of the state’s cattle population resides on ranches in the Panhandle. Mil ..read more
Mercy For Animals Blog
3w ago
Another one of America’s best-known staples is getting a vegan makeover! Kraft Heinz has announced that Oscar Mayer will launch its first-ever plant-based offerings, vegan hot dogs and sausages, later this year.
According to reports, the new plant-based products, NotHotDogs ($5.99) and NotSausage ($7.99), will roll out nationwide just in time for summer. The company says the animal-free dogs will taste just like their animal-based counterparts, which have been on store shelves for over 140 years, and offer a “smoky, savory taste and thick, juicy bite.”
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