Agri Politics
'If the government is to raise the welfare bar here, it must do so for food imports' - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has said the government must apply the same standards to imports as it...
Animal Welfare
Agri Politics
UK to ban live exports for slaughter in new law
The UK will ban live exports of animals for fattening and slaughter as part of a new law on animal...
Dairy
New NI research project demonstrates effects of housing cows on cow optimism
New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that total confinement systems may negatively impact the ‘optimism’ of dairy...
N.Ireland
Proposals put forward for all-island animal cruelty register
Proposals have been floated for an all-island animal cruelty register to crack down on banned animal keepers moving between jurisdictions to...
Agri-Business
Defra proposals on animal transport is 'damaging' - NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland (NFUS) president Martin Kennedy has urged farmers and crofters to respond directly to damaging the Department for Environment,...
Agri Politics
'Safeguarding the welfare of animals should be the primary focus of any regulatory change'
Any regulatory changes introduced as a result of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) consultation on the...
Agri Politics
RAU hosts farm animal welfare webinar between the UK and the Netherlands
Farm animal welfare experts from the UK and the Netherlands joined to discuss priorities, best practice and policy in a...
Beef
Farm antibiotic usage is falling in Northern Ireland
The recently published Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) ‘Targets Task Force Report 2020’ confirms that sales of...
N.Ireland
QUB theory suggests emotions underpin animal behaviour
A new theory from researchers at the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast suggests animals experience emotions much...
Agri-Business
'RSPCA cannot stand by if animal welfare standards are trashed by government'
On Monday, October 12, MPs will vote on key amendments to the Agriculture Bill, changes which were recently supported by...
Agri-Business
QMS launches revised standards for Haulage Assurance Scheme
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has strengthened its haulage assurance scheme by making some key additions to the standards document. New...
Agri-Business
Vet shortlisted in virtual pitch competition with gadget to identify heart disease in animals
A Scottish veterinary investigations officer has beaten strong competition from around the country with a virtual pitch for a gadget...
World News
'More robust' Rainforest Alliance standard to address 'climate-smart' agriculture and child labour
New standards unveiled for the Rainforest Alliance’s sustainability certification tackle some of the darkest issues affecting agriculture in developing countries, such as child...
Pig/Poultry
Researchers say technology to analyse chicks' chirps could improve welfare
Listening to the sounds made by chicks could help identify welfare problems at an early stage, according to new research...
Agri Politics
European Parliament inquiry on animal welfare during transport imminent
The European Parliament is set to establish a committee of inquiry on animal welfare standards during transport, and possible breaches...
Agri-Business
Covid-19: Veterinary practices to open for emergency care only
UK veterinary practices will offer emergency care only as measures ramp up against the Covid-19 pandemic. In a joint statement,...
Agri-Business
First Milk launches First4Milk Pledge – a new commitment to sustainable dairy
First Milk has today announced the launch of a new initiative to proactively promote dairy farming and First Milk to...
Rural Life
Government announces support for Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill in Parliament
Those who mistreat animals could face up to five years in prison under a new law backed by the UK...
