‘Mink farming is a health hazard’: Breaking down BC’s mink farm moratorium
In this post, we explain the key information in the mink moratorium, and what you can do to help the movement to end fur farming in British Columbia.
In this post, we explain the key information in the mink moratorium, and what you can do to help the movement to end fur farming in British Columbia.
Fur farming in BC continues to pose a serious public health risk after mink escape their cages and test positive for SARS-CoV-2.
Our letter outlines WorkSafeBC inspection reports that show systemic issues on fur farms. Read it now and write your own letter with our tips!
The health and safety of BC residents continues to be put at risk as the Ministry of Agriculture announces that multiple mink tested positive on
Did you miss our informative webinar and panel on Monday, July 12? We recorded the entire event and it’s now online.
Get an update on fur farming internationally and in BC, as well as the impact of COVID-19 from an infectious disease doctor, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the BC SPCA and advocates.
Read our open letter in response to Minister of Agriculture’s letter sent to residents concerned about fur farms and COVID-19 in British Columbia.
Opposition party agriculture critic pushes for comments on the future of fur farming in BC.
The Fur-Bearers joins the BC SPCA in calling for the government to end its financial support of intensive fur operations.
News release highlights ethics, welfare, and public health concerns in call to shut down British Columbia’s operating fur farms.
Board of Agriculture makes ruling to protect against SARS-CoV-2 pandemic virus, which has resulted in the killing of millions of farmed mink.
Rollbacks on cage sizes, no mention of coronavirus and backing off euthanasia requirements shows an industry unwilling or unable to change.
House of Commons petition will require a formal response by government if enough signatories participate.
David Suzuki and other researchers point to mounting evidence of disease risks, and ongoing animal welfare issues.
High-level report highlights ongoing concerns surrounding farms, advises transitioning owners to green, climate-meeting goals.
An infected wild mink was found in the immediate area of a Utah mink farm outbreak
TAKE ACTION: Petitions for B.C. residents and Canadians available in this article!
“Biosecurity measures” didn’t keep coronavirus out. And a vaccine won’t end the risk posed by fur farm conditions.
Take action and tell Canada to begin immediate testing and transition farmers out of fur industry.
SARS-CoV-2 devastates mink farms worldwide, regardless of “biosecurity” measures.
Mink, nutria, ferret and fox fur farming prohibited; chinchilla and angora rabbit farming to continue.
News is moving quickly as SARS-CoV-2 continues to wreak havoc in the international fur industry.
As many as 17 million mink will be killed as mutated virus “poses risk to the effectiveness” of future COVID-19 vaccines
More than one million mink culled in Europe after virus rips through farms.