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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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Activists stage Asia-wide action to denounce McDonald's use of cage eggs
EAST joined animal protection organizations across Asia to demand McDonald's end its use of cage eggs.
Taiwan health authority drops animal tests for blood pressure claims
The TFDA has officially dropped animal experiments from the list of approved tests for blood pressure regulation, under pressure from EAST.
Carrefour Taiwan first retailer in Asia to earn Good Egg Award
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.
Animal groups roar over constitutional snub
Costume-garbed protesters descended on Taiwan's legislature to protest the exclusion of animal protection from the constitutional amendment debate.
Landmark forum a sign of growing momentum for farmed animal welfare in Taiwan
A chorus of voices voiced support for a sustainable, animal-friendly food system at the Animal Welfare and Food Transition Forum in Taiwan.
Taiwan's Vice President throws support behind animal-free research
Taiwan's Vice President loudly declared his support for animal-free methods at a symposium promoting 3Rs.
EAST announces fast food animal welfare benchmark
EAST unveils the results of its first animal welfare benchmark of the fast food industry.
Taiwan mandates labelling of battery cage eggs for the first time
Taiwan will require battery cage eggs to disclose their system of production for the first time.
Wanpi World drops plans to import 18 giraffes and other wild animals
Following communication with animal protection groups, Wanpi World scrapped plans to import 18 endangered giraffes.
Activists stage Asia-wide action to denounce McDonald's use of cage eggs
EAST joined animal protection organizations across Asia to demand McDonald's end its use of cage eggs.
Taiwan health authority drops animal tests for blood pressure claims
The TFDA has officially dropped animal experiments from the list of approved tests for blood pressure regulation, under pressure from EAST.
Carrefour Taiwan first retailer in Asia to earn Good Egg Award
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.
Animal groups roar over constitutional snub
Costume-garbed protesters descended on Taiwan's legislature to protest the exclusion of animal protection from the constitutional amendment debate.
Landmark forum a sign of growing momentum for farmed animal welfare in Taiwan
A chorus of voices voiced support for a sustainable, animal-friendly food system at the Animal Welfare and Food Transition Forum in Taiwan.
Taiwan's Vice President throws support behind animal-free research
Taiwan's Vice President loudly declared his support for animal-free methods at a symposium promoting 3Rs.
EAST announces fast food animal welfare benchmark
EAST unveils the results of its first animal welfare benchmark of the fast food industry.
Taiwan mandates labelling of battery cage eggs for the first time
Taiwan will require battery cage eggs to disclose their system of production for the first time.
Wanpi World drops plans to import 18 giraffes and other wild animals
Following communication with animal protection groups, Wanpi World scrapped plans to import 18 endangered giraffes.
