There Norway officially put an end to the breeding of fur animalsclosing a controversial chapter of its history. After years of debates and pressure from animal rights organizations, the country confirmed the final ban, establishing February 2025 as a limit for the closure of all farms. A decision that finally marks a significant step towards a more ethical and sustainable future for the protection of animals.
For decades, Norway was an important fur manufacturer, with almost 300 farms active in the period of maximum development of industry. Volpi and visions were raised in narrow cages, deprived of the possibility of behaving according to their nature. Numerous investigations have revealed dramatic living conditions: Wounded animals, self -injurious behaviors and extreme stress caused by captivity. These images have aroused indignation in public opinion, pushing the government to act.
How it has reached the ban
The change was progressive. Already in the early 2000s, attention to animal welfare began to grow, leading to greater collective awareness. In 2014, a government commission established that the breeding of fur animals. In 2018 a survey revealed that the majority of Norwegian citizens supported the ban And the same year the government has announced a plan for the gradual closure of the sector.
One of the most complex aspects of the transition was the support for breeders. For many of them, the production of fur was an activity handed down for generations. The government has allocated over 500 million crowns (about 50 million dollars) for help them to find new sources of income, encouraging conversion to other agricultural or entrepreneurial activities. However, some breeders considered compensation insufficient and have taken legal actions to obtain more adequate compensation.
Norway thus joins a growing number of countries that have said no to the breeding of fur animals, including United Kingdom, Netherlands and Austria. Even in the fashion world, many large houses have chosen to Eliminate fur from their products. A hope for a future that puts animal welfare at the center and not the mere human profit.
