The End Of Fur Farming in Italy

A step towards banning animal abuse


Good news: it’s the end of fur farming in Italy. Yes, we’ll say it again: Italy has shut down fur farming.


Animal killing for fur production has been banned in Italy. Despite profit and vanity, every now and then, an ethical choice prevails.

It is a fact we do not need fur to warm our bodies anymore. And we have known it for a long time. Killing animals for the sole purpose of garnishing our clothing and accessories has completely lost its sense in our modern society. We are not primitives, and the era of the ’50s divas is gone. Furthermore, there are countless alternatives to keep the body warm when it’s cold or embellish our garments, all while avoiding that senseless cruelty.

So finally, in Italy too, the Government has passed a law to ban this horrendous practice. As of January 2022, the ban on fur farming, including the breeding and killing of minks, foxes, raccoons, chinchillas, and other animals for their fur, is officially in place in Italy. As a result, mink farms will be closed within six months.

Not all evil leads to harm


When the pandemic struck, many fur farms in the Netherlands reported numerous cases of Covid-19. It was soon revealed that minks were spreading the virus due to their heightened sensitivity to it. They could be infected and then transmit the virus in a mutated form, posing a significant risk to public health. Naturally, this discovery played a key role in the decision to close fur farming.

Many countries in Europe have already moved or are moving in that direction. But, even if they all banned fur production, it’s still possible to commercialise fur items everywhere. What’s the point? It is obvious that someone will benefit from this situation. And that “someone” is China.

The end of fur farming in Italy marks significant progress. This law is one step forward. However, banning fur farming is not enough. To solve this issue, a ban on commercialising fur items must follow.

Perpetrating animal abuse is a cruel practice – definitely NOT a choice #formodernhumans