Rural Life
World’s best animal health photos unveiled…here’s how to check them out
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has published the long-awaited results of its fifth annual photography competition. The competition...
Animal Welfare
Rural Life
Teens arrested for throwing stones at sheep
A number of teenagers have been arrested by police in Hampshire on suspicion of animal cruelty following the injuring of...
Rural Life
Mother and son sentenced following nightmare scenes at Ceredigion farm
A mother and son convicted with serious neglect of 84 cattle in Ceredigion, Wales have been fined and banned from keeping...
Agri-Business
Vets set out action plan to help British farms achieve sustainability goals
The new British Veterinary Association (BVA) position on UK sustainable animal agriculture highlights the central role of vets in animal...
Pig/Poultry
‘Real Welfare’ improvements on UK pig farms
The latest data from the UK’s ‘Real Welfare’ scheme shows that the vast majority of pig farms are either addressing...
Rural Life
Inspectors find 58 carcasses on farm with extreme neglect
Two Ceredigion brothers have been fined and banned from keeping livestock for five years after 58 bovine carcasses were found on...
Agri-Business
Figures show nearly a quarter of UK non-stun sheep meat is exported
Delayed figures finally released this week have laid bare the shocking extent of non-stun slaughter within the UK. The Food...
Agri-Business
Vets and welfare body make joint call to end non-stun slaughter
The RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have joined forces to demand the end to a legal exemption permitting...
Agri-Business
Scottish Government proposes increased sentencing for animal cruelty
The Scottish Government is seeking views on proposals to strengthen its powers against those who commit animal cruelty. Proposed amendments...
Agri-Business
CCTV to be made mandatory in Scottish abattoirs
New legislation is to be brought forward to make CCTV mandatory in all areas of Scottish abattoirs where live animals...
Agri-Business
Number of animal welfare complaints drops on NI farms
The number of complaints made about animal welfare on Northern Ireland farms fell in 2017 while complaints regarding non-farmed animals...
Agri-Business
Number of animal welfare complaints drops on NI farms
The number of complaints made about animal welfare on Northern Ireland farms fell in 2017 while complaints regarding non-farmed animals...
Rural Life
Devon farmer convicted of welfare offences loses appeal
A Devon farmer who ignored animal welfare advice has lost his appeal to avoid jail time. William Douglas Dolley, of...
Beef
Brexit could put UK's high animal welfare standards at risk
Agricultural experts have warned that the Government’s commitment to higher animal welfare in farming could be undermined by Brexit unless...
Rural Life
Government 'sees sense' on Animal Welfare Bill
The Countryside Alliance has welcomed the decision by the Government to separate the two parts of the draft Animal Welfare...
Pig/Poultry
New welfare code for laying hens and pullets published
A new welfare code laying hens and pullets has been published as part of a programme of reforms to enhance the welfare...
Rural Life
Animal cruelty maximum sentences to be increased tenfold
The Government has confirmed that new tougher sentences for animal cruelty will be introduced following the results of a consultation on...
Beef
New infographic to help shoppers get savvy on farm assurance schemes
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has produced a new infographic illustrating the animal welfare credentials of seven major UK farm...
