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Stop the Cruelty Behind Pork: Groups urge the end of live pig auctions
Taiwan's live pig auction system subjects the animals to extreme cruelty and abuse. The brutal mistreatment endured by approximately 6 million pigs annually in Taiwan before slaughter, including violent electric shocks, whippings, metal branding, and hooking of the snout or dragging by the anus while the animals are still alive.
EAST stages stand-in on presidential boulevard in campaign for battery cage ban
Hundreds of activists stood in the space of an A4 sheet of paper in front of Taiwan's presidential office.
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Behind the lens: investigation exposes dark underbelly of bird photography
A two-year undercover investigation exposed the dark underbelly of bird photography in Taiwan.
Council of Agriculture promises guidelines for sick and injured farmed animals after accusations of inhumane neglect
The Council of Agriculture made the commitment at a press conference held by EAST and legislator Chen Ting-Fei.
Taiwan shuts gate on cruel duck cages
Taiwan has issued a ban on new battery cage farms for egg-laying ducks, halting a worrying shift.
EAST demands end to live poultry trade
EAST launched a landmark campaign to end Taiwan's live poultry trade, demanding urgent action from authorities.
Bound for the history books: EAST calls for end to cruel fish binding practice
EAST urges consumers to stop purchasing 'bound fish.'
Bad eggs: curbing the spread of cruel cage systems for egg-laying ducks
EAST unveiled the results of an investigation which documented ducks languishing in battery cages.
The 'Five Indicators of Suffering' for Taiwan's dairy cows
EAST urged authorities and processors to set welfare standards as it revealed the results of its investigation into Taiwan's dairy industry.
EAST calls for end to temple turtle abuse
EAST appeals to the authorities and Dayi Temple to end the decades-long basement captivity.
Taiwan's miracle gone bad: investigation documents widespread cruelty and abuse by authorities
EAST unveils the results of a three-year investigation into animal shelters in Taiwan exposing widespread cruelty and abuse.
Animal groups expose nightmarish reality of fur trade
EAST revealed the graphic findings of a joint investigation into China's largest wholesale fur market.
Behind the lens: investigation exposes dark underbelly of bird photography
A two-year undercover investigation exposed the dark underbelly of bird photography in Taiwan.
Council of Agriculture promises guidelines for sick and injured farmed animals after accusations of inhumane neglect
The Council of Agriculture made the commitment at a press conference held by EAST and legislator Chen Ting-Fei.
Taiwan shuts gate on cruel duck cages
Taiwan has issued a ban on new battery cage farms for egg-laying ducks, halting a worrying shift.
EAST demands end to live poultry trade
EAST launched a landmark campaign to end Taiwan's live poultry trade, demanding urgent action from authorities.
Bound for the history books: EAST calls for end to cruel fish binding practice
EAST urges consumers to stop purchasing 'bound fish.'
Bad eggs: curbing the spread of cruel cage systems for egg-laying ducks
EAST unveiled the results of an investigation which documented ducks languishing in battery cages.
The 'Five Indicators of Suffering' for Taiwan's dairy cows
EAST urged authorities and processors to set welfare standards as it revealed the results of its investigation into Taiwan's dairy industry.
EAST calls for end to temple turtle abuse
EAST appeals to the authorities and Dayi Temple to end the decades-long basement captivity.
Taiwan's miracle gone bad: investigation documents widespread cruelty and abuse by authorities
EAST unveils the results of a three-year investigation into animal shelters in Taiwan exposing widespread cruelty and abuse.
Animal groups expose nightmarish reality of fur trade
EAST revealed the graphic findings of a joint investigation into China's largest wholesale fur market.
