The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate has approved the aerial shooting of hundreds of koalas in Budj Bim National Park.
#budjbim #koalas #victoria #wildlife #environment #auspol #conservation #animalsaustralia #extinction #urbanisation

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/melbourne-drive/koala-cull-macarthur/105190158

I just donated! #AnimalsAustralia #Animals

Https://animalsaustralia.org

A warm congratulations to Glenys Oogjes, CEO of #AnimalsAustralia, and recipient of Victoria's Senior Australian of the Year! 🎊🥳

Over her 4 decade stint with Animals Australia, Glenys has made substantial contributions in Australia's animal policy, leading to substantial changes to the welfare of farmed animals throughout Australia.

Her tireless work makes Animals Australia one of the most effective animal advocacy groups, bringing the plight of animals in Australia front and centre to the communities consciousness.

Once again, congratulations Glenys! You are an inspiration to all of us here at Vegan Australia!

https://animalsaustralia.org/latest-news/animals-australia-ceo-named-victorias-senior-australian-of-the-year/

#AustralianOfTheYear #Vegan #Vegans #Veganism #AnimalRights

@nm I have sent an email to #AnimalsAustralia and the #AnimalJusticeParty (Australia) asking them if they would be interested in having a presence on Mastodon, but you are welcome to email them as well as you would be asking them officially. ☺️

I would also like to recommend: #VeganSociety (UK), #VeganAustralia, #PHAIRsociety, #PlantBasedNews, #SharkLab, #abillion, #voiceless (Australian), #AnimalLiberationVictoria, and possibly the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (#PCRM) - founded by Dr Neil Bernard.

If I think of any more I will let you know!

Last night on #ABC730, there was a short story on #antibiotic use on factory farmed animals such as #pigs and #chickens in #Australia. I suggest people watch the 5 minute segment here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-19/the-debate-over-the-use-of-antibiotics-in-our-meat/102244270

This is the blurb of the segment:

"For almost a century, antibiotics have been used around the world to treat bacterial infection, but scientists warn that over-use could raise the risk of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

The World Health Organization has listed the problem as one of the top ten global health threats facing humanity. New research has found antibiotic resistance in samples of meat taken from supermarket shelves. Jason Om reports."

Some brief thoughts on the story:

-I have to laugh at the 'ethical butcher' nomenclature, as it reminded me of 'humane slaughter'. #oxymoron
-It should be pointed out, because it wasn't directly stated in the news story, due perhaps to time constraints, but there is a reason that antibiotic use is so high and prevalent (60% of antibiotics used in Australia are for agriculture use - what a shocking amount!). And that is because animals, who are #sentient, conscious, and intelligent, are stuck in horrid conditions, surrounded by their own shit. 💩

Thank you to #abcAustralia for showing the report that was commissioned by #AnimalsAustralia. I hope it leads to more people choosing a kinder, nicer, way of life. 🌱

#Vegan #Vegans #Veganism #VeganForTheAnimals #AnimalRights #GoVegan #AntibioticResistance #SuperBugs

Last night, #AnimalsAustralia launched another great tv ad titled "Be their hero".

Here it is for those not in Australia or who have missed it:

https://animalsaustralia.org/take-action/campaigns-and-investigations/be-their-hero/

Inspired by a telephone company ad (I have seen it done for both New Zealand and Ireland), it features Davo and the little piglet Tottie, with more of their adventures to surely come. 🐖🐗🐷

Thank you Animals Australia. Keep up the excellent work for the animals!

#VeganForThePigs #Pigs​ #BeTheirHero

#Vegan #Vegans #Veganism #VeganForTheAnimals #AnimalRights #GoVegan​