Day: September 5, 2023
From our animal buddy Mark Glover at ‘Respect for Animals’ – Nottingham England.
Respect for Animals | Campaign against animal fur – Fur for Animals
Cage enrichment on fur farms is not a viable option
5 September 2023
RFA
A new scientific briefing paper confirms that attempts to introduce cage enrichment or alternative housing systems as a means of improving welfare on fur farms are doomed to fail, and only a ban is a
https://youtu.be/MFP4dT_nIL4viable option to ensure the welfare of mink, foxes and raccoon dogs.
The report, which provides an overview of the current standards of housing of animals farmed for fur also examines the scientific evidence on the possibility of meeting the welfare needs of these species, either through enrichment/enlargement of cage systems or development of alternative housing systems.
Cage enrichment on fur farms: Inadequate and unworkable | Eurogroup for Animals
It concludes that scientific evidence and experience in various EU countries clearly shows that “enrichment/enlargement of cage systems is not able to address the major welfare issues for mink, foxes and raccoon dogs farmed for fur and there are insurmountable obstacles to the development of more extensive alternative systems.” This makes it impossible for the needs of mink, foxes and raccoon dogs to be met by the fur industry. A ban is the only viable solution to the serious welfare problems of animals farmed for fur.
By the end of 2023, the European Commission is set to publish a proposal for a revised animal welfare legislation. A leak of the draft Impact Assessment report on the revision of animal welfare legislation suggested ‘improved’ animal welfare requirements as an option for fur farmed animals, ‘while ensuring that it remains economically viable to farm fur animals under those conditions’. However, the evidence once again shows that this is not a viable solution.
1.5 million signatures have been submitted to the Commission calling for a Fur Free Europe, and a majority of Member States called on the EC to introduce a ban on fur farming.
This report sends a stark message to European decision makers that a move towards legislating for cage enrichment on fur farms would be doomed to fail. Any such plans must be immediately discarded. There are inherent welfare failures with fur farming that cannot be resolved by tinkering around with cage standards. The science is clear and is summarised in this new briefing paper. If the European Commission is serious about improving animal welfare in the EU, then a full ban on fur farming is a necessity.
Mark Glover, Campaigns Director, Respect for Animals
The science is clear – only a total ban on fur farms will truly protect animal welfare. Member states and EU Citizens have made their voice heard, the ball remains in the European Commission’s court, to end this cruel practice once and for all.
Reineke Hameleers, CEO, Eurogroup for Animals
Regards Mark
WAV Comment – Bet he was wearing full combat gear when he murdered her; cos hunters have to dress up as real tough men you Know ? ! ? – we know that the killer was a hunter; and the ‘self defence’ issue has been kicked well into the grass; he killed because like all hunters, he just has a blood lust which goes against the norm – he enjoys killing. But we understand that fortunately, he is now getting a hard time. Lest really hope that the cubs are found by the search teams; and that one day they can go hunting for revenge.
A popular female bear has been shot dead on the outskirts of a town in central Italy and a man has claimed he opened fire out of fear.
The bear, named Amarena, was filmed earlier this week roaming around the town of San Sebastiano Dei Marsi with her two cubs.
Local governor Marco Marsilio said no bear in the Abruzzo region had ever threatened residents with any danger.
The governor said on social media that the killing was incomprehensible and was a “very grave act against the whole Abruzzo region which leaves pain and anger”.
The man who killed the animal was identified and questioned by local police.
“I shot out of fear, but I didn’t want to kill. I found her inside my property and it was an impulsive, instinctive act,” he was quoted as saying by Ansa news agency.
Park director Luciano Sammarone told Ansa that the bear had crossed a private fence, but people should reserve judgement until it was established what had happened. “However, I’m struggling to believe this was a matter of self-defence.”
“Amarena was a symbol of the park,” said Piero Genovesi, head of Italy’s wildlife service Ispra. “Everybody loved her. She was so frequently observed; she was never aggressive.”
Continue reading and watch the video of the innocent bear amongst town folk at:
Shock after popular bear shot dead in Italian town – BBC News
Regards Mark
Comment from Jack:
Big strong hunters????
Never have seen one in 70 years. All I have seen is impeded, little scared punks!!
Any Man who carries a gun is a coward.
Thanks Jack – every word so true !
Please listen to the words:
‘Takes more than combat gear to make a man’
‘Takes more than a license for a gun’
Be yourself, no matter what they say.
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