In an historic vote, Italy to ban fur farming and shut down all mink farms within six months
Humane Society International in Italy hails ‘an historic victory’ROME, 21 December 2021 – The Budget Committee of the Italian Senate today voted to approve a modified version of an amendment to the budget law which will see the country’s 10 remaining mink fur farms closed within six months and a permanent ban on fur farming throughout Italy.
The vote follows discussions with animal protection organisation Humane Society International/Europe which presented practical, strategic solutions