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Cheap imports ‘greatest threat’ to animal welfare
Cheap, imported food would be the greatest threat to animal welfare standards post-Brexit, the report concludes. Report warns poor-quality food...
Alternatives ‘have potential to replace antibiotics’
Vaccines are among the most promising and widley used alternatives to antibiotics. Report provides overview of the options available A...
BVA responds to Gove’s speech on subsidies
BVA president Gudrun Ravetz said there must be greater emphasis placed on animal health and welfare. Organisation calls for more...
Contaminated feed ‘most likely source’ of BSE infection
EFSA concluded that contaminated feed is the most likely source of infection Isolated cases still being reported across the EU...
Defra to fund research into pig stunning methods
Research shows that pigs find direct exposure to CO2 aversive. Project to develop more humane methods of slaughter Research into...