HSI is fighting to reduce the suffering endured by the millions of farm animals in factory farms around the world.
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Stopping Factory Farming in India
The vast majority of commercial egg and meat products in India come from intensive confinement facilities that do not provide for many of the animals' most basic needs. Read about our efforts to raise awareness and empower advocates and everyday consumers to live more compassionate and sustainable lives.
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Animal Agriculture & Climate Change
The meat, egg, and dairy industries generate 18 percent of all human-induced greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Learn More
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Factory Farming & Flu
Public health authorities say a pandemic of influenza, triggered by bird or swine flu, is inevitable, impacting millions around the globe. Learn More
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Force-Fed Animals
Foie gras—translated from the French as “fatty liver”— is a product of animal cruelty. Learn More
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Humane Eating
You can reduce the suffering of farm animals worldwide with small changes in your eating habits. Learn More
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Intensive Confinement of Farm Animals
Worldwide, millions of egg-laying hens, pregnant sows, and calves raised for veal are severely restricted in battery cages, gestation crates, and veal crates. Learn More
Support Farm Animals News
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May 20, 2013
India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests Bans Dolphinariums
In a strong stance opposing the development of dolphinariums in India, the federal Ministry of Environment and Forests issued a ban saying that “State Governments are advised to reject any such proposal” that comes forward.
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April 29, 2013
Every Leading Canadian Supermarket Chain Takes Stand Against Controversial Pig Cages
The Retail Council of Canada announced that all eight of the largest Canadian supermarket chains would move away from gestation crate confinement of pigs in their supply systems.
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April 3, 2013
Tim Hortons Eliminating Controversial Pig Cages from Supply Chain
HSI/Canada welcomed Ontario-based fast-food giant Tim Hortons' announcement that it would phase out the use of pork from gestation crates.
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March 25, 2013
Humane Society International Praises The Park Kolkata for Leadership in Animal Welfare in Bengal
HSI praised The Park Kolkata for ending its procurement of eggs from caged hens, and adopting a cage-free policy.