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Springwell Bay killed at The Cheltenham Festival - taking the death toll of this brutal event up to 77 horses since 2000 - Animal Aid
Animal Aid is heartbroken and disgusted that yet another horse has been killed at The Cheltenham Festival. Springwell Bay was killed this afternoon after falling at a fence - and became the 77th victim of this barbaric event since the year 2000.
NOW IN CINEMAS: Our new farming campaign - Animal Aid
Today, our anti-dairy advert heads into cinemas. The advert, which has been airing on Channel 4 and Sky TV for the last three weeks, highlights the systemic suffering of dairy cows and calves and urges viewers to rethink the lies pedalled by the dairy industry.
598 horses from the racing industry were sent to slaughter in England in 2024 - Animal Aid
The Cheltenham Festival kicks off next week, as will the inevitable ‘welfare propaganda’ pushed by the racing industry. We know this to be nothing more than empty marketing rhetoric, peddled by the industry to convince the public of their commitment to ‘good welfare’ and the fairy-tale lives of race horses. The shocking new figures from the Food Standards Agency speak of a far more disturbing reality, one in which horses are not treated as valuable or beloved, but as disposable commodities whose lives are exploited for every last penny of profit that can be made from their flesh and bones.
557 abuses of whip regulations in 2024 – it’s time to ban the whip in horse racing! - Animal Aid
It is shocking that in 2024, there were 557 breaches of whip regulations. Currently, the whip may be used six times in a flat race and seven times in a jump race. These limits are arbitrary and mean nothing for the horses who are publicly beaten by jockeys to try and make them run faster. Horses are the only animals who may be beaten in public for entertainment.
212 race horses killed in 2024 – a 20% increase in deaths from the previous year - Animal Aid
It is horrifying that in 2024, 212 horses were killed as a result of racing on British racecourses. Horses died from excruciating injury including broken legs, necks, or heart attacks. Despite a new marketing campaign by the racing industry, Horse PWR, which claims that they are reducing fatalities and that ‘every horse matters’ – the death toll actually increased in the last year!
The Cheltenham Festival starts next week – here’s why it should be banned! - Animal Aid
A week tomorrow heralds the beginning of the four-day Cheltenham Festival, an event which has taken the lives of 76 horses since 2000. It is hard to imagine any human-sport with such a disturbing – and growing – death toll.
Terror on Our Tables: What’s next for our new farming campaign? - Animal Aid
In February, we launched our BIGGEST farming campaign ever. Focusing on the dairy industry, our campaign comprised of nationwide billboards, street outreach and – best of all – the UK’s FIRST anti-dairy advert on primetime television. We’re now excited to reveal that our TV advert will be heading into cinemas THIS WEEK! Read on for more information...
Get involved: Our Week of Action for dairy cows begins TODAY - Animal Aid
We’re taking our new campaign, Terror on Our Tables, to the streets with a Week of Action for dairy cows. To celebrate, we’re also launching a brand-new set of nationwide adverts calling attention to the ultimate animal rights violation: killing an individual who does not wish to die. The new artwork is revealed below!
NOW LIVE: Our biggest animal farming campaign ever! - Animal Aid
We’re excited to announce the launch of our biggest farming campaign ever, Terror on Our Tables. The campaign – comprising of primetime television adverts, nationwide billboards, targeted display and social ads (and more!) – is set to reach millions of people across the UK with one crucial message: that the terror on our tables is far from the story we’re fed.
Wales announces plans to be the first UK nation to ban greyhound racing! - Animal Aid
In incredible news, Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has just announced plans to ban greyhound racing ‘as soon as practicably possible’. Wales will be the first UK nation to ban this cruel excuse for a ‘sport’ and it is now time for England to follow suit.
New analysis of footage from 2024 festive events confirms reindeer suffering - Animal Aid
Footage of festive events obtained by the reindeer coalition (Animal Aid, Born Free Foundation, Freedom For Animals and OneKind) and their supporters was sent for review to Dr Tayla Hammond, an expert in animal welfare research and education. The findings highlighted significant and concerning welfare issues and confirmed that festive events are no place for animals.
Animals neglected in laboratories - Animal Aid
Those who support or even promote the use of animals in experiments will often talk about ‘gold standards’ of science and care and show photographs of animals – dogs, mice, primates and others – living in cages full of fresh, clean bedding, with enrichment and seemingly not a care in the world!
Wildlife-friendly tips for the cold weather - Animal Aid
With the recent wintery chill upon us, it's not just us feeling the cold – it can be tough for our precious wildlife, too. Luckily, there are things we can all do to help make a difference for animals in their time of need when food, water and shelter become more vital.
Reindeer are not Christmas decorations: Our campaign ads hit Ascot! - Animal Aid
Over December, our campaign to end the exploitation of reindeer has visited Ascot, asking people to not attend events using live reindeer. Our ads have been up in two train stations, and our digivan has been making the rounds around the town!
10 tips for a compassionate and cruelty-free Christmas - Animal Aid
From the nativity scene to Santa’s reindeer, animals have always been a part of Christmas. Sadly, so too has their suffering with around two million turkeys being slaughtered in December alone. Thankfully, it’s never been easier to have a kinder, more compassionate Christmas...
Animal Aid Launches Children's Book - Rollo's Long Way Home! - Animal Aid
Animal Aid have just launched their very own children’s book – Rollo’s Long Way Home. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a young reindeer called Rollo who is fed up with his life in captivity, and journeys home to the wild where he belongs.
Cheltenham Racecourse – three race horses dead in shocking fatal incidents - Animal Aid
Three horses lost their lives at Cheltenham Racecourse in distressing and visible incidents (Sun 17 Nov). Two horses, Abuffalosoldier and Bangers And Cash collapsed and died of suspected heart attacks in the same race – a demanding three-and-a-half mile contest over 22 fences. In the next race, Napper Tandy broke his neck in a fall, after failing to jump a newly designed ‘safer to view’ hurdle (a type that has been responsible for a number of deaths recently).
Celebrating veganism and health for World Vegan Month - Animal Aid
Being vegan has never been easier, with plant-based alternatives now widely available. But the myth remains that vegan food is unhealthy and ultra-processed. This World Vegan Month, we're here to dispel these myths and show you just how healthy a plant-based diet can be!
2,477 Dogs Harmed in British Laboratories Last Year, Government Report Reveals - Animal Aid
A newly released government report has shed light on the alarming number of animals used in experiments across Great Britain last year, with the total reaching a shocking 2,605,528. This figure includes a wide variety of species, many of which endured extreme suffering in the name of scientific research.
National Racehorse Week: 107 horses with racing industry passports sent to slaughter in England Jan-June 2024 - Animal Aid
National Racehorse Week kicks off today: a week-long marketing campaign in which the racing industry attempts to portray horse racing as an idyll and race horses as willing, cherished participants. This is a fairytale, as recently obtained figures from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) illustrate. Animal Aid submitted a Freedom of Information request to the FSA and were shocked to learn that in the first 6 months of this year, 107 horses with Weatherbys* passports were slaughtered in England. 47.7% of these were just five years old or younger.