The new British Veterinary Association (BVA) position on UK sustainable animal agriculture highlights the central role of vets in animal agriculture and provides…
The Scottish Government is seeking views on proposals to strengthen its powers against those who commit animal cruelty. Proposed amendments to the Animal…
The number of complaints made about animal welfare on Northern Ireland farms fell in 2017 while complaints regarding non-farmed animals rose. The figures…
Agricultural experts have warned that the Government’s commitment to higher animal welfare in farming could be undermined by Brexit unless the same standards…
The Countryside Alliance has welcomed the decision by the Government to separate the two parts of the draft Animal Welfare Bill. Following consultation,…
The Government has confirmed that new tougher sentences for animal cruelty will be introduced following the results of a consultation on animal welfare. Animal…
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has produced a new infographic illustrating the animal welfare credentials of seven major UK farm assurance schemes. The…
British Veterinary Association (BVA) president John Fishwick has called for “urgent action” to guard against a serious shortfall of vets in Wales following…
