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Antibiotic use in pig farming cut by 75 per cent
The effort aims to promote the health and welfare of pigs while minimising antibiotic use The eight-year effort surpasses the...
CCTV in abattoirs improves welfare, report finds
Mandatory CCTV in abattoirs was introduced in 2018. Defra has published a review of mandatory CCTV in abattoirs. A review...
UK dairy industry launches new welfare strategy
The strategy aims to help the UK dairy industry show progress in animal welfare by 2028. The five-year strategy identifies...
‘Pandemic puppies’ linked to sheep worrying spike
Sheep worrying has risen since the start of the covid pandemic. Behavioural issues may be behind rise in attacks, says...
Farmers speak out about dropped Kept Animals Bill
The Kept Animals Bill would have introduced new measures to tackle sheep worrying. National Sheep Association frustrated by decision. The...
Court rejects legal challenge over fast-growing chickens
Around one billion broiler chickens are slaughtered in the UK each year. Charity claimed permitting fast-growing breeds broke the law....
Sunak promises to promote animal welfare in trade deals
The RSPCA has cautiously welcomed the plan, saying that it will have to involve a change of course from the...
Welsh farmers welcome sheep scab scheme
“Veterinary participation will be key in not only diagnosing scab accurately but in advising farmers on how to protect themselves...
New study into heat stress in dairy cows
Heat stress can reduce milk yields, impair fertility, and negatively affect a cow’s immune system. Research aims to ensure sustainable...
NOAH releases Livestock Vaccination Guideline
"We must continue to promote the crucial role of livestock vaccination in ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for animals,...