CAS International
CAS International (Comité Anti Stierenvechten) is the biggest organization in the world which works exclusively on the abolition of bullfighting and cruel fiestas (festivals) during which bulls and other animals are tortured. Together with our colleague organizations, we want to end this animal abuse as soon as possible.
More information about CAS International.
Bullfighting
Bullfighting is one of the most cruel forms of animal abuse. Every year, more than 250,000 bulls and cows are tortured and killed worldwide during bullfights and similar events.
Also during fiestas ('village festivals'), tens of thousands of bulls and other animals are severely maltreated.
More information about bullfighting and fiestas.
Novilladas
Novilladas are bullfights during which 3-4 year old bulls are used. The bullfighters are amateur bullfighters, who have not (yet) taken the 'alternativa' to become a professional matador.
There are two forms of novilladas:
1. Novillada con picadores. These bullfights are the same as a corrida de toros, a 'regular' Spanish style bullfight, but the bulls are younger. During this bullfight, picadores take part (horse riders who cut the neck muscles of the bull with a lance, the pica).
Please take a look here for a description of a corrida de toros.
- Novillada in Fuenjirola, Spanje © LACS
2. Novillada sin picadores. During this bullfight, picadores do not take part. The rest of the bullfight is the same as a 'regular' bullfight.
In both cases, the bulls are killed in the bullring.
How can I help?
Tips for tourists
CAS International has made a list of tips for tourists, so you can also help us abolish bullfighting and other cruel events with bulls and other animals as a tourist.
The main tip: never go to a bullfight or a cruel fiesta, like the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona!
Please take a look here for more tips.
Videos
Videos of bullfights, cruel fiestas and protests of CAS International and others.
Photo album
In the CAS photo album, you can find photos of protests, bullfighting and cruel fiestas.
CLICK HERE for the photo album.
