Nova Scotia’s fur farm industry in free fall
Like the man said, “you gotta know when to fold ‘em.” Reports are piling up that indicate Nova Scotia’s fur farm industry – the largest
February 23, 2016
Tag: mink
Nova Scotia mink industry in dire straits – again
The once-coveted pot of gold for Nova Scotia is in the pits – again. Following a hugely unsuccessful showing at two of the world’s largest
February 9, 2016
Poll: majority of Canadians oppose seal hunt, fur harvests
Poll after poll will show that Canadians aren’t in favour of killing animals for their fur, trophy hunting, or the annual seal hunt on the
December 15, 2015
Aleutian disease hits Denmark fur farms hard; wildlife at risk, as well
The Copenhagen Online Post has reported that Aleutian Disease has broken out across 130 of Denmark’s fur farms, a virus that has ravaged captive mink populations in most other countries, including Canada
November 26, 2015
Surprise inspection leads to charges on Norwegian fur farm
A fur farmer in Norway is facing criminal charges following an unannounced visit and subsequent raid by the country’s animal protection authorities. NewsinEnglish.no – a
October 14, 2015
Poll shows Swedish opposition to fur farming crosses political lines
Recent polling data released by Djurens Rätt (translated: Animal Rights Sweden) shows that a strong majority of voters in Sweden are against the farming of
September 8, 2015
Summer heat leaves mink suffering on fur farms across Canada
Mink are a semi-aquatic member of the weasel family. They spend the vast majority of their time alongside bodies of water, hunting for prey that
August 13, 2015
Summer near mink farms no picnic for residents
Pollution from a mink farm has taken out a historic summer camp in Nova Scotia and flies at another are ruining the summer for families
August 11, 2015
ACTION ALERT: Newfoundland mink farmer wants to increase farm size
The government of Newfoundland is accepting feedback on a proposed increase to a mink farm – and the animals need your voice. According to The
April 17, 2015
Nova Scotia invests tax dollars for mink farm research
Nova Scotia is continuing to ignore the issues plaguing their landscape to court the financial possibilities of the fur industry with a $500k investment into
April 14, 2015
Price up at NAFA auction – but that doesn’t mean recovery for fur industry
In a rather sad attempt at good news, the CBC covered the North American Fur Auction yesterday, noting a slight increase in pelt prices. According
February 2, 2015
Victory in Newfoundland: Viking Fur withdrawals application
With the world watching – and animal advocates gearing up for a fight – Viking Fur Inc. has withdrawn their application to expand their Newfoundland
January 28, 2015
Taxpayers to fund $20M bailout of Nova Scotia fur farms
A 60 per cent drop in value and an outbreak of Aleutian disease hitting 75 per cent of fur farms in Nova Scotia has hit the industry hard. But the taxpayers of Nova Scotia are the ones who will be left footing the bill for a dying industry.
December 13, 2014
Symbolic adoptions are available – just in time for Christmas!
This holiday season we're bringing you a gift guaranteed to make the most stoic gift-receiver squeal with delight. Give the gift that keeps on giving
November 19, 2014
Make Fur History
Today we are unveiling shocking footage from Canada’s fur farms. Over the last several months, The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals has obtained
October 30, 2014
Is ‘forgive and forget’ the new enforcement policy in Quebec?
The photos and videos are horrifying: fox and mink in dire straits, sick and injured, awaiting their deaths at a Quebec fur farm. The Montreal
August 15, 2014
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Animals must be removed from Quebec fur farm today!
The Montreal SPCA, acting on a tip, began an investigation into a fur farm north of the city in May of 2014. What they found
August 14, 2014
ACTION ITEM: Water quality below threshold in NS mink farm territory
Millions of mink make millions of pounds and litres of excrement and urine. And, in a relatively small area, that excrement and urine has to
August 6, 2014
ACTION ITEM: Canada’s fur farms need government assistance to get by
We’re often inundated with messages of the great and powerful fur industry, which alone is propping up the Canadian economy and providing thousands of jobs.
July 20, 2014
Ireland’s mink regulations a farce – ban fur farming now!
We have learned that the Irish government is looking to push through mink fur farm regulations and only accepting feedback until the end of this
July 3, 2014
Danish furriers expect nearly 60% drop in pelt prices
The golden age of fur farming is coming to an end in Denmark, and we can expect similar results in Canada. According to Danish newspaper
June 19, 2014
Kangaroo court hears fur farm complaints
Two Langley residents had their cases heard – and subsequently dismissed – regarding the operations of a nearby mink farm by the Farm Industry Review
April 4, 2014
Half a million pounds of feces headed to PEI
The provincial approval of $4,000,000 in loans to a PEI fur farm stinks – literally. With the development of a new farm in Haliburton, there
April 3, 2014
Fur prices plummet in Denmark
Reuters is reporting a drastic 40 per cent drop in the price of farmed mink fur in Denmark this year, pointing to the bursting of
February 15, 2014
