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Agriculture Bill rejection leaves a 'real risk' to UK animal welfare standards - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has responded to the vote in the House of Commons on a Lords amendment to...
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Agri Politics
Agriculture Bill defeat a 'severe blow' for animal welfare - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded after a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports...
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 Politics
'MPs must follow the Lords vote to ban lower animal welfare imports' - RSPCA
After the Lords voted to stop lower animal welfare standard imports, the RSPCA is urging the public to pressure their...
Agri Politics
BVA: Government must listen to Agriculture Bill amendment on animal welfare standards
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the government news last night (September 22) that a crucial clause that imposes...
Agri-Business
Don't sell out animal welfare for trade deal, RSPCA warns government
Animal welfare laws hang in the balance as the House of Lords prepares to vote on amendments to the Agriculture Bill, which...
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
Scotland's Animal Welfare Commission named
An SRUC professor has been appointed chair of Scotland’s first independent Animal Welfare Commission. Prof Cathy Dwyer is joined by...
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...
Agri-Business
Last chance to nominate for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020
It’s the last chance to nominate individuals or teams for the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020, which celebrate the...
N.Ireland
Suspended sentence for farmer sentenced on multiple animal welfare charges
A farmer has been given a suspended jail sentence after pleading guilty to 18 charges relating to animal welfare and...
Rural Life
West Yorkshire farmer sentenced for animal welfare offences
A West Yorkshire farmer has been banned from keeping livestock for seven years, after failing to comply with animal welfare legislation....
Agri-Business
New bill to deliver tougher stance on animal welfare offences
A new bill introduced to Parliament this week could mean that animal abusers in England and Wales could face up...
Agri-Business
BVA calls for 'comprehensive view' of animal welfare during live transport
A body representing more than 18,000 British vets is urging the Government to put animal welfare at the heart of...
Agri-Business
Number of animal welfare complaints drops on NI farms
The number of complaints made about animal welfare on Northern Ireland farms fell in 2017 while complaints regarding non-farmed animals...
Beef
Brexit could put UK's high animal welfare standards at risk
Agricultural experts have warned that the Government’s commitment to higher animal welfare in farming could be undermined by Brexit unless...
Agri-Business
Scottish Government announces plans to create Animal Welfare Commission
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s plans to establish a new Animal Welfare Commission to ensure...
Rural Life
Government 'sees sense' on Animal Welfare Bill
The Countryside Alliance has welcomed the decision by the Government to separate the two parts of the draft Animal Welfare...
