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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 calls for end to temple turtle abuse
EAST appeals to the authorities and Dayi Temple to end the decades-long basement captivity.
Tap for hens! Sign the petition demanding the government cruel ban battery cages
Speak up for the 39 million hens confined in battery cages in Taiwan.
Liberate hens from cages! Sign the petition now!
Nothing divine about pig-fattening
Taiwan's largest pork producer unveils historic pig welfare commitments
Taiwan's largest pork producer, Taisugar, announced a set of unprecedented commitments to improve the welfare of pigs on its Taiwanese farms.
EAST urges phase-out of live pig auctions in Taiwan
Currently, most pork consumption in Taiwan involves the live auction of pigs. This outdated system poses serious animal welfare concerns and hinders the modernization of Taiwan’s pork industry. The severe stress experienced by these animals can adversely affect meat quality, pose food safety risks, and remove incentives for farmers to adopt better farming practices.
No more shows over animal suffering—NGOs appeal for cruelty-free tourism
NGOs in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, UK and US shine a light on marine mammal captivity.
Taiwan the first Asian nation to ban seal oil
Taiwan has become the first Asia nation to ban the import and sale of marine mammals and their products
Taiwan's improved shark protection policy makes Taiwan a leader in ocean conservation in Asia
Taiwan's Fisheries Agency will implement "fins-naturally-attached" policy from next year.
Matcha fans rejoice! Renowned dessert chain to expand to Taiwan, will use cage-free eggs
Match Prince announces all locally-manufactured products will use cage-free eggs as the chain expands to Taiwan.
EAST calls for end to temple turtle abuse
EAST appeals to the authorities and Dayi Temple to end the decades-long basement captivity.
Tap for hens! Sign the petition demanding the government cruel ban battery cages
Speak up for the 39 million hens confined in battery cages in Taiwan.
Liberate hens from cages! Sign the petition now!
Nothing divine about pig-fattening
Taiwan's largest pork producer unveils historic pig welfare commitments
Taiwan's largest pork producer, Taisugar, announced a set of unprecedented commitments to improve the welfare of pigs on its Taiwanese farms.
EAST urges phase-out of live pig auctions in Taiwan
Currently, most pork consumption in Taiwan involves the live auction of pigs. This outdated system poses serious animal welfare concerns and hinders the modernization of Taiwan’s pork industry. The severe stress experienced by these animals can adversely affect meat quality, pose food safety risks, and remove incentives for farmers to adopt better farming practices.
No more shows over animal suffering—NGOs appeal for cruelty-free tourism
NGOs in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, UK and US shine a light on marine mammal captivity.
Taiwan the first Asian nation to ban seal oil
Taiwan has become the first Asia nation to ban the import and sale of marine mammals and their products
Taiwan's improved shark protection policy makes Taiwan a leader in ocean conservation in Asia
Taiwan's Fisheries Agency will implement "fins-naturally-attached" policy from next year.
