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From hatchery to hope: Q&A with Susan Hargreaves, author of the ‘Veganza Animal Heroes’ book series

INTERVIEW: How does someone go from witnessing the horrors of a West Yorkshire hatchery to championing the rights of animals through powerful storytelling? We spoke to author and international campaigner Susan Hargreaves about reaching young minds and her graphic novel launch tour.

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Goats subjected to violence and neglect at M&S, Ocado, Asda and Morrisons supplier, reveals Animal Justice Project

EXPOSED: With the suffering of cows receiving so much attention, it’s easy to forget about the other animals whose milk we steal. But thanks to the work of campaign NGO Animal Justice Project, abuse and neglect of goats has been uncovered at a farm supplying the UK’s leading ‘high welfare’ supermarkets.

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Which animal advocacy tactics are most effective? A new report investigates

SPECIAL REPORT: Attempts by animal advocates to influence others’ choices on eating meat run the full gamut from sharing graphic videos from farms and slaughterhouses on social media to recommending documentaries to watch to holding demos and protests. But which type of advocacy actually works to change attitudes and behaviour?

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'Is the future of sustainable farming animal-free?' - Viva! Farming panel debates veganic alternatives

DEBATE: With Earth Day coming up this week, Claire Hamlett reports on the first panel discussion held by Viva! Farming in which the future of sustainable farming - animal-free or not? - was discussed. Panellists included veganic farmer Iain Tolhurst, animal welfare expert Professor Andrew Knight and ProVeg Vice President Jasmijn de Boo.

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The Foul Truth: ‘Down with duck farming’ campaign launched by Animal Justice Project

Following multiple investigations into Britain's biggest duck producer, Gressingham Foods, Animal Justice Project has launched a new campaign with one aim - to bring an end to duck farming in the UK. Ayrton Cooper, Campaigns Manager at AJP, tells us how they’ll be putting extra pressure on an already dwindling industry.

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