Fact-checking fur farmer testimony at the Senate
The Fur-Bearers responds to statements about mink farm disease outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 21, 2024
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It’s time for Canada to end fur farming
Join The Fur-Bearers and be part of the movement to end fur farming in Canada today!
October 16, 2024
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
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
Watch The Fur-Bearers present to PEI committee on trapping
Trapping is the subject of public debate on Prince Edward Island. Watch our presentation to the government committee studying the issue.
May 30, 2024
Investigation shows brutal treatment on Polish fur farm
Undercover footage captured by Polish NGO Otwarte Klatki reveals abuse of minks
April 25, 2024
Trapping bycatch: Barred owl killed by Conibear trap
An owl killed by a trap in British Columbia’s interior highlights the dangers that indiscrimate traps pose to wild and domestic animals.
March 28, 2024
Working dog loses leg after days in trap
Family’s harrowing experience sparks calls for updates to trapping regulations – take action now!
February 26, 2024
Do Canadians believe trapping is humane?
National survey reveals what Canadians think about killing neck snares and leg-hold traps.
February 6, 2024
Killing neck snares: simple design, significant suffering
Snare traps are widely used to kill Canadian wildlife in the commercial fur trade. This post looks at the impact of snares on wildlife and pets.
January 7, 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
3 reasons why you shouldn’t wear fake fur
Faux furs still create problems for animals, people, and the environment. Learn more now!
November 12, 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
BC rejects call to end commercial trapping of beavers
The Ministry of Forests has rejected calls to end the commercial trapping of beavers after a devastating wildlife season.
October 2, 2023
Trapping season is starting. Here are 3 things you need to know.
Autumn marks the beginning of trapping season across Canada. This post highlights the risks of trapping to the public.
September 19, 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
H5N1 risks on fur farms called out
Popular educational website run by Drs. Scott Weese and Maureen Anderson highlight lack of response to outbreaks
July 18, 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
VICTORY: The Bay Goes Fur Free!
Historic fur house no longer selling fur products, company confirms.
March 29, 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
