Farm organisations in seven European countries have been warned that the animal rights activist group Meat the Victims intends to travel to their country.
The European-wide farming umbrella body Copa-Cogeca has alerted its member organisations that Meat the Victims plans to “tour” in Europe in March and April “to run workshops, visit sanctuaries and take part in illegal activism”.
Copa-Cogeca said the association is known for breaking into all kinds of animal farms.
In June last year, up to 40 Meat the Victims activists occupied a pig farm in Killucan, Co Westmeath, and remained there for several hours, during which time gardaí were called.
They posted images of the trespassing to social media, describing the sheds as a “factory farm” and arguing for the pigs’ “freedom and right to live”.
The protesters had an office set up in a van on the roadside, where some worked on laptops to edit and publish pictures taken by their colleagues inside the farm.
In June last year, up to 40 Meat the Victims activists occupied a pig farm in Killucan, Co Westmeath, and remained there for several hours
In the same week, animal rights advocates blocked trucks at Rosderra’s pig processing plant in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, and other activists held a vigil outside Kepak’s Athleague factory in Co Roscommon.
Meat the Victims plans to visit Ireland on 16-20 April, with dates also issued for Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, Spain and the UK throughout March and April.
In the event of a farm invasion, the IFA has advised three key actions:
Call the local gardaí immediately and request their presence on site.Call your herd veterinarian and request them on site.Call the local Department of Agriculture district veterinary office (DVO) – you need an official on site.Farmers should also hold a meeting of all farm staff and ensure everyone, including family and staff, are familiar with the agreed action to be taken. The IFA also advises:
Do not engage with protesters in any way.Enforce a ‘no comment’ policy.No abusive or threatening behaviour to the intruders.Contact your local IFA representative, or county officer.Take advice and instruction from the gardaí, the Department official and the farm vet. Read more
Security a new concern for pig farmers after vegan invasion
Activists invade Co Westmeath pig farm
IFA calling for response over farm invasions
Farm organisations in seven European countries have been warned that the animal rights activist group Meat the Victims intends to travel to their country.
The European-wide farming umbrella body Copa-Cogeca has alerted its member organisations that Meat the Victims plans to “tour” in Europe in March and April “to run workshops, visit sanctuaries and take part in illegal activism”.
Copa-Cogeca said the association is known for breaking into all kinds of animal farms.
In June last year, up to 40 Meat the Victims activists occupied a pig farm in Killucan, Co Westmeath, and remained there for several hours, during which time gardaí were called.
They posted images of the trespassing to social media, describing the sheds as a “factory farm” and arguing for the pigs’ “freedom and right to live”.
The protesters had an office set up in a van on the roadside, where some worked on laptops to edit and publish pictures taken by their colleagues inside the farm.
In June last year, up to 40 Meat the Victims activists occupied a pig farm in Killucan, Co Westmeath, and remained there for several hours
In the same week, animal rights advocates blocked trucks at Rosderra’s pig processing plant in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, and other activists held a vigil outside Kepak’s Athleague factory in Co Roscommon.
Meat the Victims plans to visit Ireland on 16-20 April, with dates also issued for Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, Spain and the UK throughout March and April.
In the event of a farm invasion, the IFA has advised three key actions:
Call the local gardaí immediately and request their presence on site.Call your herd veterinarian and request them on site.Call the local Department of Agriculture district veterinary office (DVO) – you need an official on site.Farmers should also hold a meeting of all farm staff and ensure everyone, including family and staff, are familiar with the agreed action to be taken. The IFA also advises:
Do not engage with protesters in any way.Enforce a ‘no comment’ policy.No abusive or threatening behaviour to the intruders.Contact your local IFA representative, or county officer.Take advice and instruction from the gardaí, the Department official and the farm vet. Read more
Security a new concern for pig farmers after vegan invasion
Activists invade Co Westmeath pig farm
IFA calling for response over farm invasions
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