Fur Industry `WelFur` scheme criticized by veterinarians for masking animal suffering and condemned as `cynical PR spin` by animal campaigners
(WorldNews Environment)

BRUSSELS, 21 Jan 2020 - A fur industry animal welfare certification scheme being showcased by the fur trade in the European Parliament this week has received in-depth criticism by renowned veterinarians, and been condemned as a cynical `smoke and mirrors` attempt to hide animal suffering, in a damning t published today by the Fur Free Alliance. In the face of widespread public concern about animal suffering on fur farms, `WelFur` has been launched Europe-wide by the fur industry. However, world-respected veterinarians say that the scheme - which is entirely fur industry-led and voluntary - does not ensure that farmed foxes and mink living in battery cages have their behavioural needs met,...