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May 9, 2013

Teaching animal welfare to children to prevent violence

Over ten years of successful joint work between WSPA and the State of Puebla in Mexico has led to the launch of a new education project, which aims to reduce violence by teaching respect for the life of animals.

May 8, 2013

WSPA says export of animals should be on the hook and not the hoof

As shocking footage of animal cruelty in Egyptian abattoirs emerges, WSPA asks for a transition away from live export by providing a more viable solution of exporting chilled and frozen meat- “on the hook” rather than “on the hoof.”

May 3, 2013

Where animals fit in MY World

The United Nations is giving the worlds citizens a chance to shape the future development agenda by taking part in the global “My World” survey.

Apr 26, 2013

World Veterinarian Day focuses on vaccinations

WVD 2013 raises awareness of vaccination as a means to prevent disease

Apr 17, 2013

WSPA Australia has joined ‘Jaro’ – a new game set to be the world’s largest fundraiser

We are pleased to be joining the single largest fundraising initiative in the world!

Apr 16, 2013

Protecting animals against floods

High profile online forum shows importance of protecting animals from floods.

Apr 10, 2013

Norway says ‘no way’ to the trading and keeping of exotic wildlife

We are applauding a decision by the Norwegian government to retain a 37-year old ban on reptile and amphibian keeping and trading; and reject a proposal from wildlife dealers and exotic animal keepers to open trade in a limited number of species.

Apr 9, 2013

Negotiations reach a deadlock as the Cayman Turtle Farm refuses WSPA’s offer of help

After weeks of talks with the Cayman Turtle Farm, negotiations have broken down as the Farm refuses to recognise the animal welfare problems caused by its intensive farming operation.

Mar 5, 2013

Freedom for bears in Pakistan

Two more bears were rescued from bear baiting and brought to the WSPA funded Sanctuary in Balkasar, Pakistan.

Feb 26, 2013

New report shines spotlight on farm animal welfare standards

Mike Baker, WSPA CEO, helped to launch the ground-breaking Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) report at an investor event in London this week.


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