Latvia Bans Fur Farming

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Latvia is the next country that will effectively ban fur farming, ending the practice completely by 2028. The news comes after years of decline in the industry and support from activists and non-governmental organizations alike. Latvia has approximately 274, 000 animals in captivity that are being farmed for fur, down from about 617, 000 in 2017. This sharp decline is indicative of the shift in our global view on animal rights, particularly the necessity of the fur farming industry. 

Why 2028?

​Whenever I've read about a ban on fur farming coming in to effect, it's typically a date well in advance of the current one. Latvia has signaled that the ban will come in to effect in 2028, nearly 6 years after the law is agreed upon. While it seems like it's far too lenient, it allows fur farmers the opportunity to transition smoothly to other farming methods over the course of said years. 

Look, I hardly think that this industry deserves a wink of accommodation given the nature of what they've been doing all these years, but a country will look out for the people as best they can. Obviously, 6 years seems astronomical to consider, but it's still going to get us to a fur-free eventuality and that's what ultimately matters.

The fur farming industry is one of the most needlessly cruel and outdated industries on our planet. Once seen as a symbol of wealth, fur is frowned upon by the general population. We've come to a point in our history where enough of us finally recognize that there is absolutely no necessity in farming animals simply to slaughter and skin them for fashion. These animals are bred solely to be skinned, their bodies discarded like trash. It's the pinnacle of human entitlement and our lack of compassion or concern for the animal kingdom. If you watched even one video of an animal fearfully being bludgeoned or electrocuted, followed by having their skin literally ripped from them; I'd hope you'd recognize the horrors of what they go through for our novelty.

​We're seeing countries across the globe stepping up and banning fur. The future is fur free and we're well on our way. Learn more about Latvia's decision by visiting the link at the top of this post.

HAPPY VEG