New research uncovers high-risk viruses circulating on fur farms
Study published in Nature reveals numerous zoonotic diseases circulating among animals farmed for their fur.
September 16, 2024
Tag: fur farming
ACTION ALERT: Poll shows wide support for ending fur farming in B.C.
New public opinion survey shows widespread public support for a ban on fur farming in British Columbia.
August 6, 2024
BC Supreme Court rejects lawsuits over mink farm ban
Justice dismisses lawsuits from mink fur farmers following BC ban due to COVID-19 risks.
May 9, 2024
Panel Discussion on Fur Farming – March 6, 2024
Register today for a panel discussion that will discuss the state of fur farming in Canada.
February 22, 2024
Wolf, bobcat, and lynx fur farms uncovered in Canada
Your voice is needed to stop the inherently inhumane industry that puts animals, the environment, and public health at risk.
November 20, 2023
New review article: One health implications of fur farming
A new article published in Frontiers in Animal Science provides a comprehensize overview into the problems of fur farming.
November 8, 2023
Is fur farming humane? Here is what Canadians think.
This post looks at several public opinion surveys to reveal what Canadians think about fur farming.
September 6, 2023
New photos expose mass killings on Finnish fur farms
Finnish government orders cull of mink and foxes after avian flu outbreaks on fur farms across the country.
August 17, 2023
50K farmed foxes, mink to be killed due to avian flu in Finland
The Finnish government has ordered a cull of mink and foxes on fur farms due to the spread of H5N1 avian flu.
August 1, 2023
Nova Scotia ends its mink farm subsidy program
The province of Nova Scotia is no longer offering its Mink Industry Enhancement program.
July 13, 2023
Mink farm industry opposes pandemic prevention measures
The Canadian mink fur farm industry is rejecting key measures in a federal bill designed to prevent future pandemics.
May 31, 2023
CFIA says to not feed dogs raw poultry. What about mink farms?
Canada’s food regulator warns Canadians about H5N1 risks. Where is the warning about fur farming?
May 24, 2023
Marking the end of mink farming in British Columbia
Regulation changes under British Columbia’s Fur Farm Regulation take effect on April 1, 2023.
March 22, 2023
New report calls for a transition away from fur farming
The Fur-Bearers has published a new report: Fur Farming in Canada – Towards a Post-Fur Future.
March 7, 2023
Most British Columbians support mink fur farm closures
Polling by BC SPCA shows vast support, one year after closures announced due to public health concerns.
November 4, 2022
Upcoming Vancouver Event: Real Fur Documentary Screening, Q & A
Don’t miss the screening of documentary Real Fur in Vancouver! Join director Taimoor Choudhry and The Fur-Bearer’s Lesley Fox for an exclusive Q & A.
October 25, 2022
Nova Scotia mink farms accessed nearly $100M from 2013-18
The Fur-Bearers has obtained documents showing the extent of government support for the country’s largest fur-producing province: Nova Scotia.
October 19, 2022
Four main parties commit to banning fur farming in Quebec
HUGE NEWS: During an election debate on animal protection this week, four of the main political parties in Quebec committed to banning fur farming in the province.
September 16, 2022
Research Rundown: The latest research about fur farming in Canada
From COVID-19 oubreaks to impacts on the environment, this post compiles research published in 2022 about fur farming in Canada.
September 13, 2022
Decision reached on chinchilla fur farm case
A judgment has been made on The Fur-Bearers’ judicial review regarding the BC government’s issuance of a fur farm licence to a chinchilla farm.
August 17, 2022
August 9, 2022
Take Action Against Fur Farming in Canada!
We are calling on our supporters, animal protection advocates, and all members of the public to engage with their elected representatives on this issue.
July 20, 2022
Join The Defenders and Help End Fur Farming in Canada!
Because of recent successes, The Fur-Bearers are poised to take on new opportunities to end fur farming in Canada – with your help.
May 31, 2022
2021 Census: Fewer than 100 fur farms left in Canada
New census data from Statistics Canada reveals that fur farming has reached a historic low.
May 16, 2022
