The Mink VIRUS Act featuring Devan Schowe
A new piece of legislation in the United States could lead to the end of mink fur farming. Find out more on this week’s podcast episode.
April 14, 2025
Tag: mink
The Mink VIRUS Act: A Push to Ban Mink Farming in the United States
This bill would prohibit mink farming in the United States to protect public health and address risks associated with the spread of zoonotic diseases.
March 24, 2025
Over 7,000 Canadians sign fur farming petition!
The message from the public nationwide is clear: it’s time to end fur farming in Canada.
January 28, 2025
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
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
Investigation shows brutal treatment on Polish fur farm
Undercover footage captured by Polish NGO Otwarte Klatki reveals abuse of minks
April 25, 2024
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
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
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
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
Animal Justice submits complaint to investigate Quebec fur farms
Disturbing images from inside fur farms prompts animal law group to file complaint.
September 8, 2022
August 9, 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
$25 per mink: The Nova Scotia program that gives money to fur farms
In an era when consumers, companies, and entire countries are rejecting fur, the Government of Nova Scotia is funding its production.
March 3, 2022
How many fur farms are left in Canada?
You may be surprised at what we heard when we asked multiple government agencies this question.
February 23, 2022
US House passes amendment that would ban mink farming
The US House of Representatives have passed an amendment that would ban mink farming in America.
February 9, 2022
3/4 of Canadians support a ban on fur farming
A new survey has found that three in four Canadians support a nationwide ban on fur farming.
February 8, 2022
