Maximum jail sentence for animal welfare offences in the North increased to 5 years November 6, 2016 N.Ireland A new action plan aimed at improving animal welfare enforcement will see the maximum jail sentence for animal welfare offences in the North increase to…
Two farmers jailed in the North for animal welfare offences October 28, 2016 Rural Life Two farmers from Co. Armagh have been jailed following convictions for a range of animal welfare offences. Martha Toal from School House Close,…
Farmer fined £1,000 for causing unnecessary suffering to cow September 5, 2016 N.Ireland A Co. Tyrone farmer has been convicted and fined £1,000, plus a £15 offender levy, for transporting a bovine animal in a way…
Farmer receives 3-month suspended sentence on animal welfare charges July 22, 2016 N.Ireland A farmer in Northern Ireland has been handed a three-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, on several animal welfare and food hygiene…
‘Animal welfare a top factor in making a food brand ethical’ July 30, 2015 Agri-Business Some 74% of UK consumers say that meat coming from animals which are looked after well is among the top issues that make a…
Antibiotic use in animals may soon become more limited May 20, 2015 EU Medicating the whole herd to cure sick animals and to prevent the infection of healthy animals may soon be a thing of the…
It’s time to get tough with rogue farmers January 16, 2015 Opinion The vast majority of Irish farmers work tirelessly to maintain the fabric of their businesses and, in so doing, act to improve the…
