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.
Bullfighting in Spain
In Spain, several forms of bullfighting are organized. The bullfighting season runs from February up until October, during which an average of 30,000 bulls is tortured and killed. Click on the Spanish name of the bullfight or on the photo below it for more information.
1. Corridas de Toros: bullfights with 4-6 years old bulls.
- Corrida de Toros © CAS/Sabine Joosten
2. Novilladas. These are bullfights with 3-4 year old bulls.
3. Becerradas 'profesionales': bullfights with bulls younger than 3 years.
4. Rejoneos/corridas de rejones: bullfighting on horse.
- Rejoneo © CAS/Sabine Joosten
5. Capeas: 'amateur' bullfighters teasing young bulls or cows with capes.
6. Bombero toreros/toreros cómicos: bullfights with little people and/or clowns.
- Bombero Torero © Gérard Rancinan
7. Recortadores: bullfighters avoiding bulls with dodges or jumps, without capes.
- Recortadores © Plaza de Toros de Castellon
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.
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Photo album
In the CAS photo album, you can find photos of protests, bullfighting and cruel fiestas.
CLICK HERE for the photo album.
