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Bangkok restaurant chain says no to eggs from hens kept in cages
BANGKOK—Japanese restaurant Akiyoshi announced all its restaurants in Bangkok will exclusively use eggs laid by hens enjoying cage-free environments. This strategic decision will improve the lives of over a thousand hens each year, marking a significant advancement in animal welfare within Akiyoshi
Good news: India’s first-ever emergency animal evacuation shelter to be established in Wayanad
WAYANAD, Kerala—A pioneering emergency evacuation shelter designed to evacuate animals prior to disasters like floods and landslides, is set to be established in Kottathara panchayat in Wayanad district, Kerala. Situated in a region prone to multiple hazards including annual floods, cyclones and
About Animal Testing
The term "animal testing" refers to procedures performed on living animals for purposes of research into basic biology and diseases. Here's what's involved.
Advocates rally to “show the animals love” on Valentine’s Day
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Humane advocates descended upon Lawyers Mall on Valentine’s Day to “show the animals love.” The rally, organized by the Humane Society of the United States and other groups, demonstrated the strong, bipartisan public support for key animal welfare bills before the Maryland legislature
Chinese animal activists rescue nearly 1,000 dogs and cats from truck headed to slaughter
MEDIA DOWNLOADS On the eve of China’s annual Yulin dog meat festival, Chinese activists have rescued up to 1,000 dogs and cats in Guangzhou from a truck headed to slaughterhouses in southern Guangdong. The rescue provides the world with a timely reminder that the cruel dog and cat meat trade is not
JBS commits to a 100 Percent cage-free egg supply chain
JBS, one of the world’s largest food companies, has committed to sourcing exclusively cage-free eggs throughout its supply chain by 2020. This policy follows discussions with Humane Society International and other animal protection organizations. JBS manufactures a number of food products that
Canadian egg labels: What to eggspect?
The vast number of consumer labels affixed to egg cartons can leave a shopper feeling dazed and confused. One carton may label its eggs "Natural." Another carton may call them "Free Range," while yet another may claim its eggs are "Certified Organic." How are thoughtful consumers supposed to know
Intensive Confinement of Farm Animals in Latin America
As of 2013, there has been increased global attention to the treatment of farm animals, especially the welfare of breeding pigs and egg-laying hens. Pigs are intelligent, highly social animals, yet many female breeding pigs in Latin America are treated as piglet-producing units at factory farms that
About the International Whaling Commission
The International Whaling Commission (IWC) was set up under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW), signed in Washington, D.C., on December 2, 1946. The Convention was intended to provide for the proper conservation of whale stocks and the regulation of commercial and
Hotel Verde commits to a 100% crate-free pork supply chain
CAPE TOWN, South Africa—Hotel Verde has committed to exclusively source pork from suppliers who do not confine soon-to-be mother pigs in crates. With this announcement, Hotel Verde joins the growing list of global companies that have pledged to procure only crate-free pork. This announcement follows
CITES continues to apply pressure on remaining legal ivory markets, reiterating commitment to closure of domestic ivory markets
GENEVA—The Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) today confirmed its commitment to closure of domestic ivory markets agreeing by consensus to focus scrutiny on remaining legal markets like Japan and the EU. The discussions focused
Leading wholesale company commits to selling only cage-free eggs in Brazil
SÃO PAULO—Makro Atacadista, a major wholesaler, has announced it will only sell cage-free eggs at its locations throughout Brazil. Makro operates 68 stores in the country and will complete its transition to cage-free eggs by 2025 for Makro-brand eggs and by 2028 for all other brands sold in its
A Look at Whaling and the International Whaling Commission
Pre-industrial whaling, conducted from the 12th century through 1868, was a means of subsistence and local commerce for various cultures. The hunts were conducted using sailing ships, small boats, and hand-thrown weapons. Whale meat was used for nutrition in some cultures, while whale oil, bone, and
Barren Battery Cages in Brazil
Hens are intelligent animals who form strong family ties; yet, in Brazil, approximately 95 percent of egg-laying hens, or more than 80 million animals, are confined in battery cages so small that the birds are prevented from performing many important natural behaviors, including walking, perching
Humane Society International/India provides relief to animals affected in Kerala floods
Kerala, INDIA—Humane Society International/India, in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry, is providing emergency relief to thousands of animals affected by the devastating floods in the state of Kerala. While the National Disaster Response Force, Indian Army, Air Force and Navy
AGRI Committee adopts “disappointingly weak” report on the welfare of animals on-farm
BRUSSELS—Today the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development adopted its report on the welfare of animals on-farm. While disappointingly weak—and lamentably making some misleading statements regarding animal welfare—the report is still a considerable improvement on the
Two former pet tigers celebrate their February anniversaries at Texas sanctuary
MURCHISON, Texas—Two tigers once kept as pets—Loki in Houston and Elsa in San Antonio—arrived at their new home, Black Beauty Ranch, in February 2019 and 2021, respectively. The animal sanctuary is home to nearly 600 animals saved from cruelty and neglect and is part of Humane World for Animals
Costa Rican authorities step up to combat wildlife trafficking
SAN JOSE— This week, top officials from national judicial bodies and ministries convened at the National Police Academy in Pococi, Limon Province, to intensify their fight against the illicit trade ravaging Costa Rica’s native wildlife. Backed by Humane Society International, the four-day training
Alibem sets a new standard for animal welfare with gestation crate phase-out
SÃO PAULO―Alibem, one of the largest pig producer integrators in Brazil, has published a new animal welfare policy that includes a commitment to reduce the months-long cage confinement of mother sows to no more than seven days, setting a new standard for all upcoming projects and facilities
Global leader in food industry makes progress on commitment to improve animal welfare
MEXICO CITY—Humane Society International congratulates Grupo Bimbo, a global leader in the food industry, for making meaningful progress toward its goal of a 100% cage-free egg supply chain by 2025. The company has also successfully influenced major producers to begin cage-free production in Mexico