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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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  THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ANIMALS
  Why our connection with animals matters more than ever
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  AI Surveillance in the Barn – what does it mean for Animal Welfare? 
  6 Like on Social: As many of you know, Leah Garcés recently returned to Compassion in World Farming as our Global Ambassador. Formerly our first executive director in the US and more recently, CEO at Mercy for Animals, we have… Read more: AI Surveillance in the Barn – what does it mean for Animal Welfare? 
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  THE FARMER WHO UNLEARNED ‘MODERN’ AGRICULTURE
  2 Like on Social: Why one farmer’s decision to keep cows and calves together changed everything Rain hammered down outside as a black-and-white calf entered the world. He lay on a bed of straw while his mother licked him clean,… Read more: THE FARMER WHO UNLEARNED ‘MODERN’ AGRICULTURE
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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 Like on Social: 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… Read more: WHAT BIG CHICKEN DOESN’T WANT YOU TO SEE

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