Farm Animals

Farmed Mink Welfare and Phase-Out Pathways

Mink farming causes chronic welfare suffering through confinement in small wire cages, but phased bans offer pathways to ending this industry with appropriate support for affected farmers.

Key Facts

Mink are semi-aquatic, highly active predators that suffer severely in small wire cages
Denmark culled 15 million mink during COVID-19 and announced permanent closure of the industry
Finland retains significant mink farming with ongoing campaigns for phase-out
Alternatives to mink fur including plant-based and synthetic fibres are commercially available
Economic support for farmers transitioning away from fur production is essential for welfare-positive phase-outs

Welfare Considerations

Mink farming causes chronic suffering for millions of individuals. Legislative phase-outs represent welfare gains, but require farmer support and transition pathways to succeed.

What You Can Do

Support legislation phasing out mink farming with farmer transition support
Avoid purchasing mink fur products
Support campaigns for global mink farming phase-outs
Raise awareness of mink welfare in the context of fashion and fur industry discussions