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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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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.
Taipei City takes steps to become an animal-friendly city
Taiwan's capital announced that it will begin sourcing cage-free egg for student lunches.
Activists erect mammoth mural in campaign for ban on battery cages
EAST joined a diverse coalition of supporters to demand a ban on battery cages in Taiwan.
NGOs: Fix legal loopholes to halt resurrection of ivory trade in Taiwan
EAST and EJA issue urgent plea to halt resurrection of ivory trade in Taiwan.
Animal groups denounce government backtracking on fish scooping ban
EAST and TSPCA condemn the Council of Agriculture for withdrawing a ban on recreational fish and turtle scooping.
Animal Welfare and Food Transition Forum highlights importance of animal welfare to ESG
On March 29, the second annual Animal Welfare and Food Transition Forum ushered in a new chapter for farmed animal welfare in Taiwan.
EAST demands plan to transition industry away from cages
EAST and legislator Lin Shu-Fen urged the Executive Yuan to transition Taiwan's egg industry away from battery cages.
Behind the lens: investigation exposes dark underbelly of bird photography
A two-year undercover investigation exposed the dark underbelly of bird photography in Taiwan.
Taiwan's climate legislation embraces plant-based eating
Taiwan's flagship climate bill has passed the legislature – with specific reference to plant-based foods.
Survey finds majority of Taiwanese want laws to better protect animals used for food
Taiwan's first survey of attitudes towards animals used for food has uncovered strong support for animal welfare.
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.
Taipei City takes steps to become an animal-friendly city
Taiwan's capital announced that it will begin sourcing cage-free egg for student lunches.
Activists erect mammoth mural in campaign for ban on battery cages
EAST joined a diverse coalition of supporters to demand a ban on battery cages in Taiwan.
NGOs: Fix legal loopholes to halt resurrection of ivory trade in Taiwan
EAST and EJA issue urgent plea to halt resurrection of ivory trade in Taiwan.
Animal groups denounce government backtracking on fish scooping ban
EAST and TSPCA condemn the Council of Agriculture for withdrawing a ban on recreational fish and turtle scooping.
Animal Welfare and Food Transition Forum highlights importance of animal welfare to ESG
On March 29, the second annual Animal Welfare and Food Transition Forum ushered in a new chapter for farmed animal welfare in Taiwan.
EAST demands plan to transition industry away from cages
EAST and legislator Lin Shu-Fen urged the Executive Yuan to transition Taiwan's egg industry away from battery cages.
Behind the lens: investigation exposes dark underbelly of bird photography
A two-year undercover investigation exposed the dark underbelly of bird photography in Taiwan.
Taiwan's climate legislation embraces plant-based eating
Taiwan's flagship climate bill has passed the legislature – with specific reference to plant-based foods.
Survey finds majority of Taiwanese want laws to better protect animals used for food
Taiwan's first survey of attitudes towards animals used for food has uncovered strong support for animal welfare.
