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Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare on farms, in transport, at markets and at slaughter.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
Explains how the Animal Welfare Act 2006 applies to wildlife.
Laws and regulations protecting farm animals at shows and markets, including the suitability of pens, cages or hutches
This document provides advice on owning a dog.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
This document provides advice on owning a horse, pony, donkey or hybrid.
How to keep and breed pigs, and your responsibilities for housing, feeding and looking after them.
The code provides game farmers with information on how to meet the welfare needs of their animals, required in the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
The amendment, which will be tabled in Parliament today will crack down on animal torture content online.
Action reinforces UK’s commitment to delivering better animal welfare standards both at home and abroad.
How to keep rabbits on farms and your housing health and feed responsibilities.
Animal welfare to be enhanced with launch of the Animal Sentience Committee and consultation on penalty notices
How to keep farmed sheep, and your responsibilities for their health, housing and feed.
How to keep beef cattle and dairy cows on a farm, including your responsibilities for their food and housing.
Code of recommendations and guidance for laying hens, meat chickens, ducks, turkeys and other birds bred on farms.
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