From highlights on our relationship with animals, why are we being told to eat more meat, and thoughts on the importance of rethinking turkey, plus a whole lot more…

Opinion Articles

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  Labour government’s ‘eat meat’ campaign flies in face of medical advice
  While the NHS advises people not to ‘eat too much red, processed or fatty meat’, the Let’s Eat Balanced campaign says red meat is an important part of a healthy diet
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  Why modern-day Greyfriars Bobbies can teach humans about loyalty and compassion
  It’s that time of year when we’ve had chance to recharge our batteries and spend time with family and friends, creating memories to take with us into the year ahead.
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  Eight highlights (and lowlights) about our relationship with animals from 2024
  Considerable progress on animal welfare was made in 2024 but there is still much to do
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  Slaughterhouse workers singing ‘merry Christmas’ to petrified turkey should make everyone think twice
  The majority of turkeys, an estimated 90 per cent, are reared intensively, with many in appalling conditions

Blogs

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  My life on a legendary soap
  I’ve known Graham Harvey for many years and long admired his gift for spotting pioneers long before others do
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  WHAT BIG CHICKEN DOESN’T WANT YOU TO SEE
  4 A comedian’s quest for answers reveals what lies behind cheap chicken Would you put your health on the line to make a point? Well, comedian Mo Gilligan did just that for his new Netflix documentary Big Chicken. On a… Read more: WHAT BIG CHICKEN DOESN’T WANT YOU TO SEE
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  WELCOMING COMPASSION’S NEW GLOBAL AMBASSADOR, LEAH GARCES
  I am pleased to announce the return of Leah Garcés to Compassion in World Farming as our Global Ambassador. 
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  WHEN THE MARSH HARRIERS DISAPPEARED
  How This Year’s Record-breaking Summer Has Taken More Than Rain
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  A RIVER’S RIGHT TO BE A RIVER AND WHY IT MATTERS TO US ALL
  15 From animal sentience to nature’s rights, a new idea is taking hold On a sunny Sunday, a crowd gathered on the banks of the River Wye to witness an extraordinary spectacle. A towering puppet Goddess of the Wye presided… Read more: A RIVER’S RIGHT TO BE A RIVER AND WHY IT MATTERS TO US ALL

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• 29th March: Oxford Literary Festival: The Peter Roberts Lecture with Miriam Margolyes and Philip – ‘Compassion for all Life’
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