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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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Temple turtles freed at last
The five remaining sea turtles in Dayi Temple have finally been returned to their ocean home after decades in captivity.
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.
Wounded turtle draws attention to fishing gear threat
EAST recently received reports of a green sea turtle impaled by a barbed fishing lure in the waters off Hengchun Peninsula in Pingtung County.
Tackling illegal fishing
Halting unnecessary animal testing
Building a future without cages
EAST in the news
Find out what the media have been saying about our campaigns.
EAST secures new protections for crabs in win for marine ecosystems
The Fisheries Agency announced stronger protections for egg-bearing crabs as part of new controls for coastal crab fisheries.
Animal welfare enshrined in Taiwan's agricultural education law
Taiwan's new Food and Agricultural Education Act includes animal welfare, following representations by EAST.
EAST launches Spark Challenge to inspire new advocates for farmed animals
Taiwan Animal Protection College is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Spark Challenge.
Temple turtles freed at last
The five remaining sea turtles in Dayi Temple have finally been returned to their ocean home after decades in captivity.
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.
Wounded turtle draws attention to fishing gear threat
EAST recently received reports of a green sea turtle impaled by a barbed fishing lure in the waters off Hengchun Peninsula in Pingtung County.
Tackling illegal fishing
Halting unnecessary animal testing
Building a future without cages
EAST in the news
Find out what the media have been saying about our campaigns.
EAST secures new protections for crabs in win for marine ecosystems
The Fisheries Agency announced stronger protections for egg-bearing crabs as part of new controls for coastal crab fisheries.
Animal welfare enshrined in Taiwan's agricultural education law
Taiwan's new Food and Agricultural Education Act includes animal welfare, following representations by EAST.
EAST launches Spark Challenge to inspire new advocates for farmed animals
Taiwan Animal Protection College is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Spark Challenge.
