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@CompassionEdin1

Supporting Compassion in World Farming, sharing @ciwf’s vision to end factory farming & the export of live farm animals.➡️ https://t.co/Y6kFKZbh4r

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Fish farming is often thought to be efficient, but for every 100 grams of protein fed to an intensively farmed salmon, only 28g ends up in what people eat. For other farmed fish, the proportion is even lower. 🐟

Fish farming is often thought to be efficient, but for every 100 grams of protein fed to an intensively farmed salmon, only 28g ends up in what people eat. For other farmed fish, the proportion is even lower. 🐟 #RethinkFish
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Tonight’s episode of Countryfile looks like it will be an important watch – set to investigate why a record number of salmon are dying prematurely in fish farms. Tune in from 19:00 on BBC One. 🐟🐟🐟

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Tonight’s episode of Countryfile looks like it will be an important watch – set to investigate why a record number of salmon are dying prematurely in fish farms. Tune in from 19:00 on BBC One. 🐟🐟🐟

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In the UK industrially-reared chickens, hens, pigs and dairy cows generate the equivalent of over 100 double decker buses of toxic poo, EVERY HOUR! 😲💩

Tell your council to refuse permission for new polluting, inhumane and unethical factory farms: bit.ly/3OsaN4p

In the UK industrially-reared chickens, hens, pigs and dairy cows generate the equivalent of over 100 double decker buses of toxic poo, EVERY HOUR! 😲💩 Tell your council to refuse permission for new polluting, inhumane and unethical factory farms: bit.ly/3OsaN4p
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EXCLUSIVE: NatureScot granted a two year research licence to a private company to test new technology that will disturb dolphins, porpoises and whales at several sites in Scotland, including the Sound of Harris. bit.ly/43SjNVY

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TODAY it's International Awareness Day. ❌⛴

So much has been done to defeat this despicable trade, we can't give up now.

Please RT & SIGN THE NEW PETITION to save the UK live exports ban bit.ly/3PcuZZZ

Peter Egan Marc Abraham OBE Dan Richardson Deborah Meaden 🇺🇦

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'Compassionate citizens everywhere will be willing this country to rediscover its conscience and end the outdated nightmare of live animal exports once and for all' - Philip Lymbery

scotsman.com/news/opinion/c…

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🗓SAVE THE DATE 🗓 14/06 : International Awareness Day

In the UK we'll be calling out the Government’s shocking backtracking on delivering a live export ban. Plus, we’ll be launching a brand new campaign video - this is a sneak peek! More: bit.ly/3N9qUnK

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It is a betrayal of trust that the Government has decided that its own Bill to should now be abandoned.

This cruel & outdated trade has been a stain on British animal welfare standards for far too long.

ciwf.org.uk/news/2023/05/g…

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BREAKING: The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill was introduced in 2021 to from Great Britain but it's been DROPPED.

Instead, this manifesto promise has been delegated to the uncertain future of a possible private member's Bill.

New campaign launching ASAP.

BREAKING: The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill was introduced in 2021 to #BanLiveExports from Great Britain but it's been DROPPED. Instead, this manifesto promise has been delegated to the uncertain future of a possible private member's Bill. New campaign launching ASAP.
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'Extinction or Regeneration was a meeting of extraordinary minds.' - Philip Lymbery

Read all about the Extinction or Regeneration Conference in Compassion in World Farming’s Global CEO, Philip Lymbery's latest blog.

philiplymbery.com/extinction-or-…

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“We've heard beautiful & compassionate examples of regeneration & forged new friendships & alliances to move forwards together to secure a healthy future for animals, people & planet” - Philip Lymbery

That's a wrap on ! ciwf.org.uk/news/2023/05/g…

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A 'bleak' landscape is one that's full of promise and there are natural wonders to be found – Philip Lymbery The Scotsman

A new article on how an untamed landscape can be exciting for those of us who love nature


scotsman.com/news/opinion/c…

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UPDATE: UK Government respond to our Ad Van Tour

In a letter, they've stated they 'intend to deliver on our manifesto commitment' by banning live exports.

We welcome this BUT the Bill to s is nowhere to be seen.

TAKE ACTION: bit.ly/3ZrdLKF

UPDATE: UK Government respond to our #BanLiveExport Ad Van Tour In a letter, they've stated they 'intend to deliver on our manifesto commitment' by banning live exports. We welcome this BUT the Bill to #BanLiveExports is nowhere to be seen. TAKE ACTION: bit.ly/3ZrdLKF
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Mercy is a powerful film by Wendy Morgan - it follows Mercy, a pig, from a factory farm to a slaughterhouse, and those who Mercy encounters are changed forever.

Find a full list of locations to stream the film via the link below. m e r c y m o v i e

bountyentertainment.com.au/mercy/

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'it’s not enough to love animals and talk about beautiful science, I have to be doing something to try to help” - Megan McCubbin

theguardian.com/environment/20…

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We've now written to Defra UK urging the Government to prohibit the use of high concentrations of CO2 for the killing of pigs.

This has long been recognised as a major animal welfare issue - it's time for action.

We've now written to @DefraGovUK urging the Government to prohibit the use of high concentrations of CO2 for the killing of pigs. This has long been recognised as a major animal welfare issue - it's time for action.
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