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...
Animal 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...
Agri-Business
BVA: 'Urgent action' needed to avoid Welsh vet shortfall
British Veterinary Association (BVA) president John Fishwick has called for “urgent action” to guard against a serious shortfall of vets...
Agri-Business
Microchips to be made mandatory for horses in a bid to combat dumping
A new law requiring horse owners to microchip their animals has been introduced today to prevent abuse and improve welfare....
N.Ireland
Pigs found ‘eating the remains of dead animals’ on horrific Bristol holding
Three people involved in the running of a Bristol farm where pigs were seen eating the remains of dead animals...
N.Ireland
Pigs found ‘eating the remains of dead animals’ on horrific Bristol holding
Three people involved in the running of a Bristol farm where pigs were seen eating the remains of dead animals...
N.Ireland
NI animal welfare complaints ‘could include a cow lying down’
Stressful animal welfare inspections could be instigated by as little as a member of the public seeing a cow lying...
N.Ireland
9 out of 10 farm animal welfare complaints unfounded
More than 90% of farm welfare inspections made following complaints from the public found the farm to have no breaches...
N.Ireland
Farmer fined after vet had to put down animals during inspection
A Co. Down farmer has been fined more than £5,000 after a vet had to euthanise a cow, a sheep and...
N.Ireland
Farmer fined after vet had to put down animals during inspection
A Co. Down farmer has been fined more than £5,000 after a vet had to euthanise a cow, a sheep and...
N.Ireland
Farmer convicted and fined for animal movement offences
A 56-year-old farmer has been convicted and fined for a number of animal movement and animal welfare offences. John Yorke –...
N.Ireland
Demand for high welfare meat ‘depends on consumers’ post-Brexit
Whether or not the UK maintains a good reputation for animal welfare in the production of meat will depend on...
N.Ireland
Demand for high welfare meat 'depends on consumers’ post-Brexit
Whether or not the UK maintains a good reputation for animal welfare in the production of meat will depend on...
N.Ireland
Farmer banned from owning animals for 25 years
A farmer has been banned from owning animals for 25 years due to a number of animal welfare offences. James Steele,...
N.Ireland
Farmer banned from owning animals for 25 years
A farmer has been banned from owning animals for 25 years due to a number of animal welfare offences. James Steele,...
N.Ireland
Farmer fined for numerous animal welfare offences
A farmer was recently convicted and fined in Newry Magistrates’ Court in Co. Down for a variety of animal welfare...
N.Ireland
Farmer fined for numerous animal welfare offences
A farmer was recently convicted and fined in Newry Magistrates’ Court in Co. Down for a variety of animal welfare...
