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5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Pigs

Guest Blogger |31/07/2019

Did you know that pigs are highly intelligent and loving animals?

A Response to: 'Veganism is a Privilege that's not Accessible to All'

Grace Forsythe |30/07/2019

On the 17th July, BBC 3 published a video titled “No Offence But… Veganism is a privilege that’s not accessible to all”. Viva! would like to address some of the points made:...

A Response to: Farmers Wanting Emotional Support for TB Cows Being Shot

Louisa Kendal |29/07/2019

Last week, BBC Wales released a video where a dairy farmer described the emotional turmoil of her cow being killed because it has TB.

Veganism is a Human Rights Issue - Here's Why

Guest Blogger |26/07/2019

Most of us don’t connect going vegan to human suffering. Why would you when there are billions of farmed animals suffering all over the world every day?...

The Vegan Ironman: Andrew Lilley uses plant power to fuel sporting success

Louisa Kendal |22/07/2019

Vegan athlete, Andrew Lilley, completed the Bolton Ironman to fundraise for Viva! and prove that a vegan diet can power you through even the most challenging sporting events.

Plant-based Milk on the Rise: A Quarter of Britons Choose the Vegan Option

Louisa Kendal |19/07/2019

Plant-based milks are causing a stir with almost a quarter of Britons choosing the vegan alternative.

Viva! Health: Children Don’t Need Meat or Dairy Say Major Health Bodies

Guest Blogger |18/07/2019

The British Nutrition Foundation has released a new health advice leaflet for infants stating veganism can be healthy with the right supplements and endorsing conflicting advice.

Why Some Dairy Products Are More Closely Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

Michael Greger |10/07/2019

Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. Each year in the United States, approximately 60,000 new cases are diagnosed, bringing the total number of current cases up to about a million, with tens of thousands of people dying from the disease...

Chiquito’s Launches Huge New Vegan Menu: Here’s What You Need to Know

Louisa Kendal |08/07/2019

The UK’s largest Mexican chain, Chiquito, is launching a huge new vegan menu on July 9 th – taco ‘bout exciting!...

Audrey Eyton Obituary

Juliet Gellatley |05/07/2019

It is with a very heavy heart that I write this tribute to Audrey Eyton (nee Gray), who died at her home on 30 June 2019, age 82. You may not know her face or her name because she avoided publicity like the plague, preferring to tirelessly work behind the scenes to protect animals. But she was...

Listeria Outbreak: Stop Bugging Me

Juliet Gellatley |04/07/2019

I was deeply saddened to hear of the five deaths from the recent Listeria food poisoning outbreak in UK hospitals. The listeria was traced to sandwich fillings supplied by North Country Cooked Meats, based in Salford.

Vegan Recipe Club: Top Five Plastic-Free Recipes

Louisa Kendal |02/07/2019

This International Plastic Bag Free Day, more people are realising the impact their choices have on the environment more than ever before. People and governments alike are waking up to the fact we all need to take responsibility for our actions if we want to preserve the world for future...