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Mutated coronavirus leads to massive mink killing in Denmark
As many as 17 million mink will be killed as mutated virus “poses risk to the effectiveness” of future COVID-19 vaccines
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.
High percentage of mink tested positive on Aragon fur farm recently.
Our response to the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture regarding COVID-19 and mink farms in the province.
Partij voor de Dieren reports victory for millions of mink in Netherlands.
CBC article and analysis shows massive losses amid a disappearing market.
European nation is second to report infections in workers.
Coronavirus is spreading in European mink farms – yet BC’s mink farms haven’t been inspected in over a year.
The Fur-Bearers calls on government to put protections in place at fur farms.
Many dangerous viruses have stemmed from exploitation of animals.
Survey reveals strong majority want to #MakeFurHistory
Mink breeders association misses the mark of public perception in committee hearing.
Documentary team reveals environmental damage, dying ecosystems, loss of property values and ties them to fur farm industry on Canada’s east coast.
Legislative changes may make it easier to prosecute cruelty.
Sustainable moniker can mislead consumers into thinking fur is ethically acceptable.
Drastic fluctuations in commercial fur prices show the dangerously unsustainable economics of an industry.
NOTE: This article contains no graphic images or videos. Footage shows common and unsettling behaviour of mink kept confined before deaths for the commercial fur industry.
End to fur farming part of deal to grow ruling minority government in Norway.
News report indicates that animal welfare issues may be turning young consumers away from an inherently inhumane industry.
One analysis indicates that psychological harm comes to mink kept on fur farms.
$5,000 fine, 75 hours of community service, and a 15-year ban on animal ownership other than farmed mink for Montérégie fur farm owner.
Despite the propaganda and marketing from the fur industry, there’s little about fur farms that can be called humane or well-regulated.
Being an informed advocate is the first step to helping the animals.