Compassion in World Farming was founded over 40 years ago in 1967 by a British farmer who became horrified by the development of modern, intensive factory farming. Today we campaign peacefully to end all cruel factory farming practices. We believe that the biggest cause of cruelty on the planet deserves a focused, specialised approach – so we only work on farm animal welfare. http://www.ciwf.org.uk Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:23:23 GMT http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/the_countdown_gains_celebrity_support.aspx Coronation Street actress Kate Ford, Bill Oddie and Green MP Caroline Lucas, have joined Compassion to announce that the final countdown is now on to oppose plans for the UK’s first ‘mega-dairy’ in Lincolnshire and encourage everyone to object to the plans. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:23:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/reported_live_burial_of_pigs_in_the_republic_of_korea.aspx Compassion in World Farming is extremely concerned by a report of appalling treatment of pigs in the Republic of Korea as part of the culling operations due to foot and mouth disease (FMD). Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:32:04 GMT Compassion news http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/transport_of_live_animals/live_exports_from_dover_resume.aspx The UK's sheep industry has taken a huge step backward regarding animal welfare. Live exports of sheep from the UK have resumed after many months. Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:31:04 GMT Transport of Live Animals http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/support_for_mega_dairy_plans_to_be_called_in.aspx Compassion in World Farming can reveal that a group of nine MPs has written to Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government to request that he calls-in the planning application for a 3,700 cow ‘mega-dairy’ on Nocton Heath, Lincolnshire. This follows Compassion’s own call-in request in November this year. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:31:04 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/meps_support_battery_cage_ban.aspx Compassion is delighted to learn that the vast majority of MEPs strongly support the battery cage ban, which is due to come into force on 1 January 2012. In light of recent threats to the ban from some European industry and government representatives, this is very positive news for the 250 million laying hens kept in barren battery cages across the EU. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:15:01 GMT Laying Hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/animal_welfare_coalition_opposes_us_vacuum_slaughter.aspx The coalition is concerned that a new slaughter method being considered in the US, which uses a vacuum to stun animals before slaughter, has not been fully investigated and urges the poultry industry to only use methods approved by the country's top animal welfare scientists. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:23:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/pig_farming/european_declaration_on_alternatives_castration.aspx Compassion in World Farming is delighted that the European Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the European Council have published the European Declaration on alternatives to surgical castration of pigs. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:23:23 GMT Pig farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/turkey_farming/an_ethical_christmas_feast.aspx Around ten million turkeys will be consumed in the UK over the Christmas period. For most families in the UK, a turkey will be the centrepiece of their Christmas dinner. Smoked salmon is also a traditional favourite at this time of year. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:23:23 GMT Turkey farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/the_nocton_countdown_begins.aspx The clock is now ticking for local residents, consulting organisations and the concerned public to submit objections to Nocton’s ‘mega-dairy’. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:23:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/hens_at_breaking_point.aspx The Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) today released their assessment of the causes of osteoporosis and bone fractures in laying hens. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:23:23 GMT Laying Hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/last_minute_chance_to_change_beak_trimming_law.aspx Late last week we had some exciting news – that there has been an unexpected opportunity to influence the new law on beak trimming of egg laying hens. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:23:23 GMT Laying Hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/cows_belong_in_fields_bus_ad_campaign_is_back_on_the_mooove.aspx Thanks to the generosity of Compassion’s supporters our ‘Cows Belong in Fields’ campaign will now appear for another full month on 15 Lincolnshire buses, over the Christmas period. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:23:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/transport_of_live_animals/compassion_writes_to_australian_pm.aspx Following the news item: ‘Cruelty throws spotlight on live sheep trade,’ shown on the Australian TV network ABC last night (2nd December), Compassion in World Farming has written to the Australian Prime Minister, The Hon Julia Gillard MP calling on the Government to ban the live export of animals to the Middle East. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:23:23 GMT Transport of Live Animals http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/turkey_farming/pardon_a_factory_farmed_turkey_this_christmas.aspx President Obama has given two turkeys a new lease of life and you can do the same by pardoning factory farmed turkey. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Turkey farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/response_to_fsa_statement_on_cloning.aspx In a statement on 25 November 2010, Food Standards Agency Chief Scientist Andrew Wadge said that the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) "has confirmed that meat and milk from cloned cattle and their offspring shows no substantial difference to conventionally produced meat and milk and therefore is unlikely to present a food safety risk." Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/cctv_in_all_morrisons_abattoirs.aspx Morrisons is the first supermarket to promise installation of CCTV cameras in all its abattoirs to reassure the public of good welfare practice at slaughter. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/secretary_of_state_must_take_action_on_nocton_mega_dairy.aspx Compassion in World Farming has applied for the decision about the fate of the proposed mega-dairy in Nocton to be taken out of the hands of the North Kesteven District Council and placed in the hands of national government. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/eu_agricultural_policy_reform_wont_succeed_without_good_animal_wefare.aspx Following publication of the European Commission’s reform blueprint, Compassion in World Farming warns that EU agricultural policy won’t achieve its objectives unless it promotes a move away from industrial livestock farming towards more extensive systems with high standards of animal welfare. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/dozens_of_mps_agree_cows_belong_in_fields.aspx Dozens of politicians have shown they back the campaign against industrialised dairy farming by signing an ‘Early Day Motion’ in the House of Commons. So far more than 70 MPs (and counting!) have put their names against the motion supporting Compassion and several other groups’ campaign against the proposed mega-dairy in Nocton, Lincolnshire. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/transport_of_live_animals/australia_exporting_live_sheep_to_an_often_cruel_death.aspx Each year Australia exports more than three million live sheep, almost all of them to the Middle East. Compassion has long documented the suffering involved in their transportation. Now, new evidence has emerged showing incidences of inhumane treatment and slaughter at their journeys’ end. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Transport of Live Animals http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/21_good_university_winners_revealed.aspx 21 Universities awarded ‘Good Eggs’ or ‘Good Chickens’ at Compassion’s first ever University Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards launch last night (18th November 2010) Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Compassion news http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/nocton_dairies_new_application.aspx A ‘secret’ press conference has launched new plans for the Nocton ‘mega-dairy’ in Lincolnshire yesterday. New plans for the UK’s biggest factory dairy farm were kept under strict embargo. Although the proprietors of Nocton Dairies Ltd promised significant changes, we can now reveal that the ‘new’ plans are really just more of the same. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/breaking_news_nocton_dairies.aspx This week, Nocton Dairies Ltd is expected to re-submit its planning application to North Kesteven District Council, for what would be the biggest dairy in the UK with thousands of cows housed indoors, with limited access to grass outside. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/disappointing_lack_of_government_support_for_sustainable_livestock_bill.aspx Compassion worked closely with leading environmental and sustainability organisations Friends of the Earth and Sustain to encourage MPs to support the Sustainable Livestock and Public Bodies (Sustainable Food) Bills at their Second Reading. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/from_our_friends_at_river_cottage.aspx Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, our partner in the Chicken Out! campaign, has launched a new iPhone App. Buy the App here to help you source and enjoy the best seasonal, local food – using both Hugh's expertise and River Cottage's community of users. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Compassion news http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/ban_on_beak_trimming_postponed.aspx Following Defra’s decision to postpone the ban on beak trimming of egg laying hens to at least 2016, Compassion in World Farming will be stepping up its campaign to urge the Government to end this practice for good and to see this date written into the revised law. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Laying hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/urgent_need_for_unwanted_male_chick_research.aspx Compassion urges the public to support a call to Government on unwanted male chicks research Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Laying hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/bus_ads_on_the_road.aspx Compassion in World Farming would like to thank all of its supporters for helping us to raise much more than our hoped for £3,000 to place adverts on buses in Lincolnshire encouraging the communities surrounding Nocton Heath to oppose proposals for a ‘mega-dairy.’ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:23:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/mp_dairy_briefing_success.aspx Over 50 UK MPs joined Compassion in World Farming on 26th October 2010 to learn more about the threat of ‘mega-dairies’ entering the UK. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:23:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/italian_website_launched.aspx Compassion’s Italian website (www.ciwf.it) gives Italian supporters and organisations a place to go to find out how they can help end factory farming. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:23:23 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/eu_good_farm_animal_welfare_awards.aspx Compassion proudly awarded over 40 European organisations on 20th October 2010 at the European Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards held at the Eiffel Tower, Paris. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:23:23 GMT Laying hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/cloning_by_the_back_door.aspx In a leaked document, the European Commission makes a strong ethical and welfare case for banning the cloning of animals for the food supply. However, it then concedes that, as the United States has no prohibition on cloning, there is no way in which the European Union (EU) could ban the sale of the progeny, or offspring, of clones. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:23:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/animals_by_robert_davies.aspx Robert Davies, outstanding artist and Compassion in World Farming supporter invites you to the Hilary Crisp Gallery, 3 Newman Passage London, W1T to see his remarkable exhibition ‘Animals’. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:23:23 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/compassion_supports_world_mrsa_day.aspx Compassion in World Farming’s Philip Lymbery has joined celebrities Leslie Ash and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to recognise the plight of the hundreds of thousands of people in the UK who have suffered from MRSA. Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:23:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/nearly_30000_hens_to_be_released_from_life_in_a_cage_by_british_caterer.aspx Compassion is celebrating after the announcement that one of the UK's largest catering companies, Westbury Street Holdings, is to switch to using solely RSPCA Freedom Food free-range eggs from 4 October 2010. The caterer supplies food to businesses across London, including Selfridges,Ernst and Young, and IPC Media and comprises of food service companies BaxterStorey, Caterlink and Holroyd Howe. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:23:23 GMT Laying hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/plea_on_unstunned_halal_and_kosher_meat.aspx Compassion in World Farming is calling on the UK Government to ensure that unstunned Halal and Kosher meat is not distributed to the wider communities and for greater transparency in terms of labelling. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:23:23 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/superbugs_widespread_on_british_farms.aspx Scientists speaking at a conference yesterday revealed shocking new levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in intensively reared farm animals that have the potential to spread to humans. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:23:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/taxpayers_money_could_be_used_to_fund_nocton_megadairy.aspx Compassion in World Farming reveals today that those behind the proposed ‘mega-dairy’ farm in Lincolnshire have applied for public money and stated that without it, both animal welfare and environmental standards on the farm will be lowered. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:23:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/beef_bread_and_water_lecture.aspx Over 400 people attended our lecture on 20 September to debate key issues of farming, the environment, water scarcity, food security and animal welfare Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:23:23 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/could_cloned_food_be_in_our_shops_in_two_years.aspx In the Daily Mail article, “Clone food in all our shops within 2 years” (Daily Mail, 16th September) the Food Standards Agency said that because of the difficulty in tracing cloned animals, it is impossible to halt the spread of cloning and the sale of meat and milk from clones and their offspring. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:23:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/big_agriculture_is_the_only_option.aspx Jay Rayner’s article, “Big agriculture is the only option to stop the world going hungry,” (The Observer, 12th September) reports that the dairy farmers the author has spoken to do not see animal welfare as an issue in the kind of ‘super dairy’ proposed at Nocton Heath. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:23:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/what_we_do/factory_farming/the_meat_crisis_developing_more_sustainable_production_and_consumption.aspx Compassion’s own Joyce D’Silva has brought together key global experts to produce a powerful and challenging book, which addresses some of the key issues facing our world: how can we achieve global food security for all while ensuring protection of the environment, our own health and the welfare of farm animals? Is the growth of factory farming, with its massive appetite for water and feedstuffs, leading us down a hugely unsustainable path? Joyce tells us what motivated her to produce the book. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:23:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/compassion_praises_monbiot.aspx George Monbiot’s article in The Guardian on modern farming systems should be applauded for two key reasons. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:23:23 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/fawc_undermine_five_freedoms_for_dairy_cows.aspx Compassion in World Farming strongly disagrees with the recent assertion by the Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) suggesting that dairy cows housed all year round with little or no access to grazing or kept in large herds can have satisfactory welfare. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:23:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/compassions_comment_on_the_surge_in_meat_prices_worldwide.aspx A response to the surge in meat prices raising fear of food inflation, reported widely in the media today. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:23:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/meat_chickens/best_of_british_food_at_olympics.aspx Compassion in World Farming is committed to achieving sustainable food standards for the 2012 London Olympics that help the environment, are ethical and have the welfare of animals at their heart. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:54:21 GMT Meat Chickens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/proposed_super_dairy_in_powys.aspx Another 'mega dairy' proposal, following in Nocton’s footsteps, would allow 1,000 cows to be kept intensively indoors. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:21:27 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/cape_town_endorses_weekly_meatfree_day.aspx The city's Health Portfolio Committee agreed to endorse the call by Compassion (South Africa) for one meat-free day a week Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:46:02 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/transport_of_live_animals/formal_complaint_against_irish_exports.aspx Systematic failure over many years by the Republic of Ireland to protect of animals during transport Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:23:09 GMT Transport of Live Animals http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/enriched_cages_condemned.aspx So-called 'enriched' cages for hens condemned by the main animal welfare organisations on both sides of the Atlantic Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:09:54 GMT Laying Hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/cameron_clones_call_for_action.aspx On Friday 6th August, Londoners were confronted with the sight of 40 clones of David Cameron, as Compassion delivered a letter to the Prime Minister calling for an EU ban on the cloning of animals for food. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:02:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/cloned_farm_milk_on_sale.aspx Milk from cloned farm animals could now be a reality in Britain according to reports in the media. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:15:33 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/meat_chickens/urgent_action_needed_to_stop_chickens_suffering.aspx The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted two scientific opinions, one on chickens reared for meat, the other on the breeding flock (the parent and grand-parent birds). Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:15:33 GMT Meat chickens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/farm_animals_are_winners_in_uk_supermarket_awards.aspx Supermarkets are hugely important to farm animal welfare due to their enormous purchasing power and the number of shoppers they attract. They can effect massive improvements for farm animals simply through their everyday decisions. Our 2010 Supermarket Awards, presented this month, are based on our latest Supermarket Survey, which scored and rated the UK’s top supermarkets on their approach to farm animal welfare. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:15:33 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/compassion_launches_good_farm_animal_welfare_awards.aspx Legendary wildlife enthusiast, actor and author, Bill Oddie hosted the launch of Compassion in World Farming’s new Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards at St Paul’s Cathedral on 14th July 2010. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:15:33 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/uk_councils_receive_good_egg_awards.aspx Compassion celebrated councils for their commitment to use only eggs from cage-free hens Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:15:33 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/compassion_welcomes_eu_cloning_vote.aspx Compassion in World Farming has welcomed the vote by the European Parliament to prohibit food from cloned farm animals and their offspring on the market. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:17:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/bill_oddie_obe_to_host_the_good_farm_animal_welfare_awards.aspx Compassion is proud to have the ongoing support of Bill Oddie, as he prepares to host the launch of the Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards at St Paul’s Cathedral in July 2010. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:42:23 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/meat_chickens/new_eu_legislation_offers_little_protection_for_chickens.aspx On Wednesday 7th July on BBC 2 at 20:00 a documentary entitled The Private Life of Cows will see presenter Jimmy Doherty investigating the feelings and behaviours of cows. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:18:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/meat_chickens/new_eu_legislation_offers_little_protection_for_chickens.aspx The EU Directive on chickens reared for meat (broilers) came into force at the beginning of July 2010. The Directive is weak but at least for the first time we have species-specific legislation for the five billion chickens reared each year in the EU. As a first step it is useful, but we are determined to build on it. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:22:23 GMT Meat chickens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/ohio_agrees_reforms_for_farm_animals.aspx Great news from America: A ground-breaking agreement has been reached in the US state of Ohio that will see the phasing out of veal crates for calves, an end to confinement stalls for pregnant pigs as well as other key measures to protect farmed and other animals. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:27:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/groundbreaking_bill_for_sustainable_farming.aspx A new Bill promoting sustainable farming is to be introduced in Parliament by Robert Flello MP. This is a huge step forward in the campaign for farming systems that are fairer for animals, people and the planet. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:46:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/factory_farm_plans_dropped.aspx Compassion in World Farming and WSPA are thrilled with the news that the South Witham ‘super dairy’ plans have been dropped. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:22:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/united_nations_environment_programme_report.aspx Compassion took part in the major global agriculture meeting of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on 16-18 June. Representatives of more than 150 governments debated the issues surrounding animal farming. Many delegates from developing countries were keen to promote small-scale livestock farming in the face of challenges from western-style intensive farms. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:12:23 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/victory_for_fish_across_the_eu.aspx Groundbreaking progress has been made this week for farmed fish across the EU. The European Parliament has produced a report that calls for significant changes in the way that fish are farmed – emphasising the importance of their welfare. Compassion in World Farming has played an important role in informing this work. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:01:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/united_nations_environment_programme_report.aspx A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme calls for more sustainable production and consumption of the food we eat. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:01:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/gri_features_animal_welfare_for_first_time.aspx The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), used by many top global companies to measure their sustainability credentials, has included a measure on animal welfare for the first time. It will feature as part of a new ‘sector supplement’ designed to deal specifically with the food processing industry. After two years of representation on the GRI working group negotiations, Compassion has successfully ensured that key areas of concern are covered. This means that global multinational food companies like Nestlé, General Mills and Tyson Foods will be likely to report on their approach to breeding and genetics, animal husbandry, transportation, handling and slaughter. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:05:12 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/compassion_endorses_american_campaign.aspx Compassion in World Farming has signed up to support a new campaign, organised by Ohioans for Humane Farms, to change the law in the state of Ohio. Wed, 26 May 2010 10:46:32 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/queen_of_cupcakes_supports_compassion.aspx Compassion is thrilled to welcome Antonia Kime as Compassion’s latest high profile supporter. Antonia is the founder of Queen of Cupcakes and as she uses only free-range eggs in all her baking she offers her full support to our annual fundraiser Bake with Compassion. Mon, 24 May 2010 11:23:04 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/call_for_ban_on_factory_farming_by_dutch_professors.aspx Over 100 Professors from Dutch Universities have joined forces to issue a “Plea for Sustainable Livestock Farming”, which calls for a radical reform of industrial farming. Mon, 17 May 2010 14:52:30 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/european_parliament_supports_animal_welfare.aspx There are encouraging signs of continuing support for farm animal welfare by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), who have voted overwhelmingly in favour of an excellent report by Marit Paulsen MEP on the Animal Welfare Action plan 2006-2010. Mon, 10 May 2010 11:46:10 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/farm_animal_welfare_and_our_new_mps.aspx Now the election results have been announced, we need to ensure that the welfare needs of farm animals in the UK feature on the agenda of our new political representatives. Fri, 07 May 2010 14:06:17 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/uk_general_election_and_farm_animal_welfare.aspx The UK General Election campaign is an opportunity for Compassion in World Farming supporters to raise the profile of farm animal welfare issues with their local Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs). Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:02:33 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/eat_less_meat_says_eu_agency.aspx Chief Executive of the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) agrees eating less meat and supporting small-scale farming are key to feeding the world. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:53:42 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/voting_for_animal_welfare.aspx With the UK General Election campaign now underway, Compassion supporters can raise the profile of our key farm animal welfare issues with their local Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs). Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:55:08 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/south_africa_scores_for_farm_animal_welfare_the_environment_and_human_health.aspx Cape Town has become the first city in Africa to officially endorse one meat-free day a week. The campaign by Compassion in World Farming (South Africa) was unanimously endorsed by the city’s Health Portfolio Committee. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:26:16 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/uk_consumers_vote_for_higher_welfare.aspx British consumers voted with their shopping trolleys and bought more higher welfare chicken and eggs this year despite the fear that the recession would hit sales of higher welfare products. Compassion in World Farming revealed new figures today showing that sales of higher welfare eggs and fresh chicken meat have both continued to increase. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:36:41 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/transport_of_live_animals/australias_live_export_deaths.aspx More than 250 cattle have died during a sea journey of over two weeks from Australia to Egypt. They were among the 16,460 cattle onboard an animal transport ship named the Ocean Shearer. These poor creatures may have already had a lengthy road journey to the Australian sea port. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:46:02 GMT Transport of Live Animals http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/countryfile_dairy_debate.aspx On Monday 15th March, Compassion’s Phil Brooke met with Peter Willes, one of the farmers at the centre of Nocton Dairies’ proposal to establish the UK’s largest dairy farm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:26:54 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/jail_sentence_for_egg_mislabelling.aspx A businessman who passed off potentially tens of millions of battery hen eggs as free range and sold them to supermarkets across England was jailed for three years on 11 March 2010 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:22:36 GMT Laying hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/not_so_super_dairy.aspx Compassion in World Farming and WSPA have united to oppose the plans for Britain's biggest factory dairy farm Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:16:52 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/eating_animals_guardian_series.aspx Between 20 and 23 February, the Guardian newspaper ran a series of extracts from the new book Eating Animals by acclaimed American novelist Jonathan Safran Foer Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:13:42 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/battery_cage_ban_not_postponed.aspx Great news for caged hens - Poland's attempt to delay the Europe-wide ban on barren battery cages failed at a meeting of EU Council of Agriculture Ministers on February 22 2010 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:23:50 GMT Laying hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/dairy_factory_farm_poses_giant_threat.aspx Britain's biggest factory dairy farm poses a huge threat to animal welfare and small scale producers... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:04:02 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/polish_government_cage_ban.aspx Although the ban was agreed in 1999, the Polish government has now proposed that the ban should be postponed, because many of their farmers are still keeping hens in cages. This proposal will be considered by the EU Agriculture Ministers at their meeting on 22 February. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:08:02 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/food_inc_movie.aspx The film Food Inc. highlights the many negative impacts of intensive farming including the effects on human health, poor animal welfare, environmental pollution and loss of livelihood for small-scale farmers. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:22:17 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/does_the_oxford_conference_provide_answers_for_a_better_food_future.aspx As Environment Secretary Hilary Benn and his opposite number Nick Herbert MP address the Oxford Farming Conference today, (Tues 5th Jan), the Government launches its Food 2030 strategy. Whilst Compassion in World Farming welcomes the overall sustainability vision of the strategy, we feel it falls down on the animal welfare detail. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:53:07 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/transport_of_live_animals/thousands_of_animals_drown_as_cargo_ship_sinks.aspx A ship transporting thousands of livestock from Uruguay to Syria has sunk off the Lebanon coast, highlighting this unnecessary and cruel trade. The Panamanian-flagged cargo ship, carrying 83 people and thousands of livestock, sank off the Lebanese coast on Thursday (17 December 2009) after traveling thousands of miles. According to BBC news, the ship was reportedly carrying 10, 224 sheep and 17,932 cattle. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:06:29 GMT Live Transport http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/meat_chickens/defra_acts_on_chicken_welfare.aspx The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced new rules on the amount of chickens that can be kept per square metre. Such space allowances are always measured in kilograms of chicken per square metre. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:12:28 GMT Meat Chickens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/compassion_uncovers_the_veal_truth.aspx Compassion carried out undercover investigations to reveal where top hotels and restaurants source their veal. We found that double Michelin-starred chef Hélène Darroze of the Espelette restaurant at The Connaught hotel served Dutch veal while waiters claimed the meat was British. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:52:37 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/government_report_eat_less_meat_tackle_climate_change.aspx With almost a fifth of the world’s total manmade greenhouse gas emissions originating from livestock, and factory farming representing the biggest issue of animal cruelty on the planet, Compassion has long called for a reduction in meat and dairy consumption in order to mitigate these problems. Now a new Government funded report supports this call... Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:44:25 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/pig_farming/labelling_voluntary_code_of_practice.aspx A new voluntary code of practice for labelling pork products is to be drawn up by Defra over so-called ‘British’ meat and aims to ensure packaging clearly displays the origin of the meat before processing. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:23:45 GMT Pig Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/science_backs_the_beak_trimming_ban.aspx A new report from Compassion in World Farming calls for an end to the beak trimming of laying hens and provides strong scientific evidence for why the UK ban on this mutilation should go ahead in 2011. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:22:17 GMT Laying Hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/meat_chickens/chicken_welfare_in_top_5.aspx A parliamentary motion calling for the UK Government to improve the welfare of chickens has reached a top five position out of over 2400 tabled motions. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:57:57 GMT Meat Chickens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/the_lisbon_treaty_recognising_animal_sentience.aspx The Lisbon Treaty is good news for farm animals. It brings a greater opportunity to improve the lives of billions of individual animals, each one a sentient being with intrinsic value. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:14:23 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/prince_charles_right_again_on_farming_issues.aspx At the recent BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards, HRH the Prince of Wales spoke out against the industrialisation of farming. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:39:15 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/meat_chickens/olympic_food_vision.aspx The Food Vision Paper for the 2012 Olympics could see Olympic athletes and the public served standard intensive chicken and pig meat if a current proposal by the organisers goes ahead. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:23:51 GMT Meat Chickens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/pig_farming/pigs_in_europe_still_suffering.aspx Urgently needed enforcement of EU laws on pig welfare received welcome attention at a recent European Commission workshop following calls on this issue from Compassion in World Farming. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:24:59 GMT Pig Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/we_dont_need_factory_farming_to_feed_the_world.aspx New scientific research commissioned by Compassion in World farming and Friends of the Earth shows that we can feed the booming world population without intensive livestock production just by choosing to eat less meat. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:11:11 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/transport_of_live_animals/passenger_ferry_live_export_campaign_success.aspx Celtic Link Ferries announce no live animal exports for slaughter through Portsmouth. Celtic Link Ferries’ initial proposal to open a live farm animal transport route from Portsmouth, Hampshire to France was met by regular demonstrations and high profile opposition. Over 1,500 of Compassion in World Farming supporters sent emails to Celtic Link in protest of the exports and local demonstrations were held regularly since news of the proposal broke. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:44:01 GMT Transport of Live Animals http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/calf_forum_report.aspx The Beyond Calf Exports Stakeholders Forum has, by giving calves a value in the UK, led to a reduction in the number of male dairy calves shot at birth or exported live to veal farms on the continent. Around 18 months after the launch of an all-industry voluntary agreement on calf welfare, real progress can be shown by the 60,000 calves that have been saved from export or being shot at birth over the year June 2008 to May 2009. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:08:54 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/expert_urges_people_to_eat_less_meat.aspx Compassion in World Farming welcomes Lord Stern’s call for a reduction in global meat consumption. On 27 October Lord Stern, author of the influential Stern Review on global warming, told The Times that “Meat is a wasteful use of water and creates a lot of greenhouse gases. It puts enormous pressure on the world’s resources. A vegetarian diet is better.” Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:07:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/transport_of_live_animals/passenger_ferry_to_take_live_exports.aspx Celtic Link Ferries are proposing a new English Channel route that may export live animals to the continent from Portsmouth, Hampshire to France. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:29:32 GMT Transport of Live Animals http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/factory_farmed_food_in_the_public_sector.aspx New draft standards for the Government’s Healthier Food Mark misleadingly claim to promote “high standards of animal welfare” for public catering while in fact allowing public sector bodies to use battery eggs and factory farmed pork and chicken. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:51:23 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/new_film_exposes_true_cost_of_cheap_meat.aspx A new investigation by the Ecologist and a coalition of pressure groups exposes the dark side of soy production for animal feed: deforestation, loss of biodiversity, depletion of natural resources and destruction of local communities. The film, Killing Fields: the battle to feed factory farms– produced by Friends of the Earth, Food and Water Watch and with European coordination by Via Campesina, – documents the experiences of people in Paraguay and Brazil, where soy farming causes social conflicts and environmental destruction. The investigation reveals how intensive animal farming across the EU, including the UK, is fuelling these problems. Watch the film... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:13:56 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/fawc_undermines_beak_trimming_ban.aspx The Government’s own advisory body on animal welfare has undermined a ban on hen beak trimming. The Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) has recommended the deferral of the British ban on the beak trimming of laying hens which was due to be implemented in January 2011. In a recent letter to Jim Fitzpatrick MP, the Minister for Food, Farming and Environment, FAWC advises deferring the ban with no set date for implementation. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:47:23 GMT Laying Hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/meat_chickens/higher_welfare_is_healthier_chicken.aspx Following this week’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) findings that two thirds of uncooked chicken on sale in supermarkets and butchers were infected with the food bug Campylobacter, public concern is understandable. However, newly published findings which suggest that farm animals are more prone to Campylobacter infection when stressed are especially interesting. Research from Bristol University has shown that “there is reliable evidence that stress increases susceptibility to bacterial infection, including campylobacter”. This could include keeping animals in a poor environment or feeding them a poor diet. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:36:22 GMT Meat Chickens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/polish_investigation_reveals_cruelty.aspx Otoz Animal and Straż dla Zwierząt, leading animal welfare organisations in Poland, visited a dairy farm in Janowice in Northern Poland and discovered cows were underfed, exhausted, had no access to water and suffered from poor welfare conditions. Otoz Animal reported the case to the Polish Chief Veterinary Officer Bureau, but was only able to effectively help the 600 cows on the farm when it brought it to the attention of the media and the local police. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:35:23 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/animal_welfare_ignored_by_government.aspx Defra is developing a vision for the future of our food system which gives a very low priority to animal welfare. We believe that it’s essential for good standards of animal welfare to be included among the core objectives of government food policy. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:29:53 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/rspca_stocking_density.aspx In a bid to meet the rising demand for British free-range eggs, RSPCA Freedom Food has announced an increase in the maximum outdoor stocking density of free-range laying hens. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:17:11 GMT Laying Hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/vote_cruelty_free.aspx Compassion in World Farming has joined forces with other leading animal groups to maximise the pressure on MPs and MEPs across the parties in the UK and the EU. The coalition, Vote Cruelty Free, is now working together to ensure the political process reflects public concern for animal protection. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:42:53 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/honest_labels_for_tesco_and_morrisons.aspx Shadow Environment Secretary, Nick Herbert MP said Tesco and Morrisons have pledged to spell out the origin of meat on their labels following the Tories' Honest Food Campaign. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:49:53 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/guardian_halal_article_response.aspx The Guardian’s article, Halal food no longer a minority taste, by Huma Qureshi and Rebecca Smithers (published on 19.09.09) raises the issue or Halal slaughter methods in today’s more welfare-conscious society. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:49:53 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/marcus_the_sheep.aspx The sheep, named Marcus, reared by pupils of Lydd Primary School in Kent, has been sent to slaughter despite calls for a reprieve. The primary school’s council voted to slaughter the sheep and sell his meat to buy other animals as part of a project on the origins of food. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:11:51 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/transport_of_live_animals/greek_government_condemned.aspx On the 10th of September the European Court of Justice ruled in a case brought by the European Commission against the Greek government that alleged Greece had failed to enforce the EU Transport and Slaughter Directives. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:22:43 GMT Transport of Live Animals http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/suffering_of_day_old_chicks.aspx A new and shocking investigation by US organisation Mercy For Animals has yet again highlighted the suffering of young chicks being hatched for egg producing hens. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:06:19 GMT Laying Hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/meat_chickens/chicken_out_tour_on_the_home_straight.aspx Throughout August and September the Chicken Out! tour has been visiting towns and cities in the UK to highlight the unacceptable practice of the intensive factory farming of chickens and to encourage consumers to choose higher welfare standards when buying chicken. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:32:11 GMT Meat Chickens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/animal_aid_slaughterhouse_standards.aspx Compassion in World Farming supports the Animal Aid exposé of Slaughterhouse standards Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:06:16 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/cage_eggs_declared_exinct.aspx Compassion in World Farming is celebrating the UK’s leading grocery retail magazine – the Grocer – for listing eggs from cage hens as ‘extinct’. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:18:16 GMT Laying Hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/its_time_to_face_the_facts.aspx Compassion in World Farming has long argued that factory farming of animals cannot feed the world. Programmes such as The Future of Food (BBC 2, August 09) echo our arguments. As the programme said: "The food chain is fit to break." Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:32:21 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/meat_chickens/uk_government_turns_its_back_on_chickens.aspx The UK Government is set to lower chicken welfare standards despite soaring sales of higher welfare, major shifts in retailer policies and high-profile chicken campaigning. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:43:27 GMT Meat Chickens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/time_magazine.aspx On Friday 21 August, we read a fantastic article in Time magazine headed “America’s Food Crisis and How to Fix It.” The article shows how the current American farm and food system is contributing to human ill-health, devastating resources and causing animal suffering. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:38:26 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/food_feed_and_the_future.aspx Whilst the government is rightly concerned about food security for Britain, it is a mistake to see this issue as single nation concern. With over 1 billion people currently suffering from under-nutrition, access to sufficient and affordable food is one of the most urgent global issues. At the other end of the scandal spectrum, around half the adults in Europe and the United States are overweight, about a fifth are obese. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:42:18 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/meat_chickens/39_day_campaign.aspx Chicken Out! is taking its campaign to the next level. Led by River Cottage Chef, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, the Chicken Out! campaign will tell the 39 day life story of an intensively reared meat chicken. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:48:51 GMT Meat Chickens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/help_us/donate/purchase_lecture_tickets/default.aspx "How can we feed the world and protect the environment?" 29 October 2009 at 7.30pm Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:40:43 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/organic_is_better.aspx A Food Standard Authority’s study claims organic is not healthier than conventionally produced food, failing to take into account the huge benefits organic standards have for farm animals, the environment and people Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:38:19 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/transport_of_live_animals/piglet_imports_campaign.aspx Compassion in World Farming welcomes the National Pig Association’s campaign to prevent a trade in imported piglets which threatens to bring diseases such as MRSA from Belgium into the country Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:27:06 GMT Transport of Live Animals http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/sheep_farming/delay_to_mulesing_ban.aspx Compassion in World Farming is deeply disappointed by the decision of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) to abandon its commitment to phase out mulesing by 2010 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:00:06 GMT Sheep Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/animal_welfare_law_for_china.aspx Thanks to a project sponsored by the RSPCA and IFAW, an animal welfare law is being drafted by a legal team within China, headed by Professor Chang Jiwen of the Law Institute of The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:32:25 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/bbc_and_compassion_veal_story.aspx Compassion joins BBC Breakfast as they report from a British veal farm following veal opinion by PM's wife on Twitter Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:50:13 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/beef_and_dairy_farming/cows_milked_beyond_endurance.aspx New reports on dairy farming by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) conclude that cows in the European Union are bred to produce unreasonable amounts of milk and suffer from hunger, lameness and infertility Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:50:21 GMT Beef & Dairy Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/egypt_pig_cull_making_a_difference.aspx Let’s be clear about the bad and sad news first. To the best of our knowledge, all the pigs in Egypt have now been killed Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:30:21 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/bake_with_compassion_this_week.aspx From Monday, you have all week to bake cakes with free range eggs and raise awareness and funds for Compassion Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:40:41 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/laying_hens/councils_win_good_egg_awards.aspx 22 councils received a ‘Good Egg Award’ for committing to ditch the battery cage egg in favour of eggs from free-range hens Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:30:21 GMT Laying Hens http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/new_eu_slaughter_regulation.aspx The new Slaughter Regulation includes several welcome provisions, but fails to address serious welfare problems Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:30:21 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/jeffrey_masson.aspx The celebrated author recently took time to speak with friends, supporters and staff of Compassion about his new book Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:30:21 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/pig_farming/pig_business_on_more_4.aspx Tracy Worcester's documentary on intensive pig farming will be shown on More4 on Tuesday 30 June at 10pm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:30:21 GMT Pig Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/visionary_sweden.aspx Sweden's authorities have set out draft guidelines asking people to reduce their carbon footprint by eating less meat Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:30:35 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/kate_ford_supports_bake_with_compassion.aspx Actress Kate Ford donates her very compassionate recipe for a banana and walnut loaf Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:30:35 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/factory_farming/nature_calls_for_oie_investigation.aspx Scientists, in this week's Nature journal, call on World Organisation for Animal Health to investigate origins of swine flu Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:28:35 GMT Factory Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/pig_farming/egypt_compassion_eye_witness_account.aspx "Knowing how intelligent pigs are, there is no doubt they knew what was awaiting them. They seemed paralysed with fear..." Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:28:35 GMT Pig Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/an_evening_with_dr_jane_goodall_dbe.aspx Dr Jane Goodall’s pioneering studies of wild chimpanzees revolutionised our knowledge about their sentience Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:28:35 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/pig_farming/egypt_pig_crisis_latest.aspx Our campaign continues as Egypt's horrific pig 'cull' bludgeons on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:28:35 GMT Pig Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/pig_farming/swine_flu_on_bbc_radio_4.aspx A major BBC Radio Four documentary has highlighted the potential links between swine flu and industrial pig farming... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:28:35 GMT Pig Farming http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/celebrity_chef_recipe.aspx Food writer and chef Sophie Grigson gives her support to our Bake with Compassion fundraising week... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:28:35 GMT Compassion News http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/pig_farming/egypt_compassion_witnesses_the_slaughter.aspx On 09 June, Compassion was allowed to visit the notorious Bassatin slaughterhouse in Cairo to witness the slaughter Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:28:35 GMT Pig Farming