What is a Fur Farm?

Fur farming is the practice of breeding or raising certain types of animals for their fur.

Fur used from animals caught in the wild is not considered farmed fur, and is instead known as 'wild fur'. Most of the world’s farmed fur is produced by European farmers. There are 6,000 fur farms in the Europe . The Europe accounts for 63% of global mink production and 70% of fox production. Denmark is the leading mink-producing country, accounting for approximately 28% of world production. Other major producers include China, the Netherlands, the Baltic States, and the United States. Finland is the largest United States supplier of fox pelts. The United States is a major exporter of fur skins. Major export markets include China, Russia, Canada, and the Europe . Exports to Asia as a share of total exports grew from 22% in 1998 to 47% in 2002.China is the largest importer of fur pelts in the world, therefore making them the largest re-exporter of finished fur products.

Fur farming is banned in Austria, Croatia (started on January 1, 2007, with a 10 year phase out period), and the United Kingdom. In Switzerland, the regulations for fur farming are very strict, with the result that there are no fur farms. Some other countries have a ban on fur farming of certain types of animals.

Demand fell in the late 1980's and 1990's because of a number of factors, including the failure of designers to come up with exciting new lines, and also the efforts of animal rights campaigners. Since the turn of the millennium, however, sales worldwide have soared to record highs, fuelled by radically new techniques for working with fur, and a sharp rise in disposable income in China and Russia. This growing demand has led to the development of extensive fur farming operations in countries such as China and Poland.

CREDITS: TEXT: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia  

                           

This is a mink and he was just wondering around in the wild when people come and take him into a fur farm! When they get to the fur farm the minks are in a little cage and they workers just kick then off the truck and to the ground! That is a good 2 feet!!!! When they are done torturing the animal they shed the animal and give the fur to a fashion company to make a coat out of these animals!!!  Do You think this is right to torture the animal, and just kick them off the truck? We could make a difference today and STOP killing minks and other animals and just let them live freely!!Would You allow this to happen to your baby?  ANIMALS ARE NOT BUSINESS PRODUCTS!!   

                                            

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