N.Ireland
Vet prices and treatments ‘must be fair’ – Sugden
Vet prices are rising faster than inflation but a review by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) should help...
Animal Welfare
Agri-Business
2 further cases of BTV detected in Kent
A further two cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) in cattle have been identified at two new locations following active surveillance...
Sheep
Farmer found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals
A Gloucestershire farmer has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a ram, failing in his duty of care to...
Agri Politics
Defra extends terms of 4 Animal Welfare Committee members
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has extended the terms of four members of the Animal Welfare...
Other
7 cases of bluetongue virus detected in Kent
Farmers in England’s southeast and it’s surrounding areas have been urged to be vigilant for bluetongue virus (BTV) on their...
Agri Politics
New legislation introduced to ban live animal exports
A legislation that will put an end to the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain...
Rural Life
Beef and sheep farmer convicted over animals suffering
A six-month custodial sentence has been given to a beef and sheep farmer who failed to provide suitable care for...
Beef
RSPCA welcomes live export ban in King's Speech
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has welcomed the commitment to end the live exports...
Agri-Business
3 Staffordshire farmers convicted for animal welfare and movement offences
Three Staffordshire farmers have been convicted for offences relating to animal welfare, cattle identification and movement rules. 51-year-old Charles Gibson...
Rural Life
Home detention for New Zealand sharemilker who injured tails
A former sharemilker from Waikato in New Zealand found responsible for tail injuries to 84 cows, leading to some tails...
Rural Life
Wales: Total ban on snares and glue traps comes into force
Wales’ total ban on the use of snares and glue traps comes into force from today (Tuesday, October 17). Rural...
N.Ireland
Court: Armagh company convicted on animal transport charge
A Co. Armagh company, Killyfaddy Farms Ltd., of Killyfaddy Road, has been convicted at Armagh Magistrates Court sitting in Newry...
Agri-Business
Defra: Calf housing and welfare grant now open for applications
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) calf housing and welfare grant is now open for applications. Grants...
Other
RH&W seeks new chairperson
UK-wide industry group, Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W), is accepting applications for a new chair. The new chair will replace...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers to receive payments up to £1,250 to review herd health
Farmers can receive up to £1,250 in payments over two years to support a review of their flock or herd...
N.Ireland
Farmer sentenced for causing ‘unnecessary suffering’ to animals
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been sentenced in court for causing “unnecessary suffering” to animals. 38-year-old Michael Maguire of...
N.Ireland
Man fined by court for causing suffering to hen
A man has been convicted and fined by a court in Northern Ireland for causing unnecessary suffering to a hen...
Government
Goldsmith criticises govt over animal welfare in resignation letter
The Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith has resigned as minister just days after he was named in the House of Commons...
