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A new welfare code laying hens and pullets has been published as part of a programme of reforms to enhance the welfare of British animals.…
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…
A new law requiring horse owners to microchip their animals has been introduced today to prevent abuse and improve welfare. Royal Society for…
Three people involved in the running of a Bristol farm where pigs were seen eating the remains of dead animals have been convicted…
More than 90% of farm welfare inspections made following complaints from the public found the farm to have no breaches of animal welfare…
A Co. Down farmer has been fined more than £5,000 after a vet had to euthanise a cow, a sheep and a lamb during…
A 56-year-old farmer has been convicted and fined for a number of animal movement and animal welfare offences. John Yorke – from Drumlane Road,…
Whether or not the UK maintains a good reputation for animal welfare in the production of meat will depend on consumer demand, according…
A farmer has been banned from owning animals for 25 years due to a number of animal welfare offences. James Steele, from Gobrana Road,…
A farmer was recently convicted and fined in Newry Magistrates’ Court in Co. Down for a variety of animal welfare related offences. Derek…
The European Commission has adopted the creation of an expert group on animal welfare, to be called the Platform on Animal Welfare. The…
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 from Co. Armagh have been jailed following convictions for a range of animal welfare offences. Martha Toal from School House Close,…
A Co. Tyrone farmer has been convicted and fined £1,000, plus a £15 offender levy, for transporting a bovine animal in a way…
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been handed a three-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, on several animal welfare and food hygiene…
Some 74% of UK consumers say that meat coming from animals which are looked after well is among the top issues that make a…
