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Animal welfare

Policy papers and consultations

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  • Seeking views on plans to simplify and update the licensing system for animal establishments in England.

  • Seeking views on the initial findings of the review of the Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010.

  • Review of the 2010 racing greyhound regulations. The regulations are 5 years old and have been reviewed to see how well they have worked.

  • Seeking views on proposed changes to the constitution (size and membership) of the RCVS governing body, the RCVS Council.

  • The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the proposal to reform the existing system of on farm animal welfare guidance.

  • How the government is working to protect animal welfare through legislation, guidance and enforcement.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Kasane statement is a commitment to combat illegal wildlife trade.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • AHWBE recommendation on taking forward a limited study to into compensation for Bovine TB

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Partnership For Action Against Wildlife Crime policy on how high-level groups can work together to stop wildlife crime.

    First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government

  • Farm Animal Welfare Committee consultation seeking views on the animal welfare implications of moves towards sustainable livestock production.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking views on proposals to reform the governance, structure and operation of the Farriers Registration Council (FRC).

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Natural England is seeking views on proposed changes to the General and Class Licences.

  • The Animal Health and Welfare framework was introduced after the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in 2001.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Animal Health and Welfare framework was introduced after the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in 2001, and is usually updated annually.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on whether the punishment for an owner whose dog kills or severely injures a person, or their assistance dog, should be increased.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The African Horse Sickness Control Strategy guides the reader through new African horse sickness legislation in England, Scotland and Wales.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This consultation invited views on proposals to implement Council Regulation (EC) 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing, in England, with effect from 1 January 2013.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A guide to the steps a keeper of primates must take to meet the needs of an animal as required by Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Executive summary (interim) of independent evaluation of the AHWBE, commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Report on animal health and food safety for the government's review of the balance of competences between the United Kingdom and the European Union.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government