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New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever
Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee on the welfare implications of the different definitions of ‘animals’ in UK law.
The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 recognises certain animals as…
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be lifted in England and Wales from Thursday 9 April.
Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee regarding their opinion on the recently published animal welfare strategy.
New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds each year.
A case of Foot and Mouth disease has been detected in Greece.
Clearer pricing will help pet owners compare costs and shop around, saving families money
Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee regarding the 'Replacing animals in science' policy paper.
New proposals to end the use of cages for laying hens and minimise pain during lamb castration and tail docking
Government launches new plans to protect and improve the lives of our pets, farmed and wild animals
New law strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals.
Puppy smuggling bill (Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill) receives Royal Assent.
UK Chief Veterinary Officer puts in place mandatory housing for the whole of England to protect poultry and other captive birds
Environment Agency and Trading Standards take action over allowing appalling animal health and environmental conditions at Honiton farm.
UK Chief Veterinary Officer puts in place mandatory housing for poultry in north, central and east of England
Bird keepers and gamebird rearers reminded of heightened Avian Influenza risk
Call for holidaymakers to follow rules introduced to help protect farmers from Foot and Mouth
Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee regarding a food labelling policy.
New plans to address the presence of chemicals from flea and tick treatments in rivers and streams across the UK have been unveiled today
World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) downgrades UK’s BSE risk rating to negligible
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