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Read the latest news about cows and bulls
Project 1882 works to reduce the number of animals bred for the sake of dairy and meat consumption and to improve the welfare of cows, calves and bulls. Here you can read more about the latest news concerning cows and bulls.
The Swedish government allows electric shock collars for cows
Last week, the Swedish government announced that they will permit electric shock collars for cattle and sheep – a legislative change strongly criticised by Project 1882.
Cows’ grazing rights secured – for now
At a press conference on Friday, just one day before Project 1882 hosted Sweden’s largest demonstration for cows’ rights, the government announced that the grazing requirement will remain in place for the current parliamentary term. Project 1882 welcomes the decision but stresses that the requirement should not only be preserved – it should also be expanded to include calves and bulls.
165,076 voices raised for cows’ right to graze – signatures handed over to the Swedish Parliament
Last week, Project 1882 handed over 165,076 signatures to Swedish Parliament members to maintain cows’ rights to graze outdoors. The signatures were collected as part of the campaign "Jag vill beta" (“I want to graze”) which urges the Swedish government not to weaken existing animal welfare legislation. A strong support across political parties in the Parliament is seen as a crucial condition for success.
3,000 cattle and sheep stuck for two weeks on ship with engine failure
Once again, thousands of animals have suffered greatly while being transported by sea. The Express M vessel experienced a serious engine problem, causing the already long journey from Romania to Israel to take 15 days instead of the estimated 5–6 days. In a letter, Project 1882 reminded the European Commission that live animal exports must be ended once and for all.
This is what Project 1882 is doing for cows, calves, and bulls
- Putting pressure on politicians and authorities to change laws that affect cows, calves and bulls in Sweden and at the EU level.
- Informing the public about the situation.
- Running the inspirational website "Välj Vego" (Choose Vego) to make it easier for more people to opt out of dairy products and meat from cows, calves and bulls.
Read more about how Project 1882 works for cows, calves and bulls.
Support our work for cows
Project 1882 works for the animals that are the most exploited and suffer the worst. Thanks to your support, we can change the situation of cows, calves and bulls in factory farms.