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Public consultation launched in NI on animal welfare reforms

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

Public consultation launched in NI on animal welfare reforms

Minister Andrew Muir has launched a public consultation on “the next phase” of proposals on animal welfare.

Study: ‘Simple change’ at abattoirs could improve livestock welfare

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Study: ‘Simple change’ at abattoirs could improve livestock welfare

Inspecting livestock earlier during transport could “significantly improve” their welfare, a new Royal Veterinary College (RVC) study says.

NI police appeal for information after sheep found dead

N.Ireland

3 months ago

NI police appeal for information after sheep found dead

Police in Northern Ireland are appealing for information after sheep were found dead in a field in Co. Antrim.

Defra sets out plans to ban cages for laying hens by 2032

Pig/Poultry

5 months ago

Defra sets out plans to ban cages for laying hens by 2032

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has recently announced plans to improve welfare standards for laying hens and lambs.

Animal health and welfare professor receives King’s honour

Rural Life

5 months ago

Animal health and welfare professor receives King's honour

A senior animal health and welfare professor at the oldest agricultural college in the...

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Court: NI farmer sentenced in animal welfare case

A farmer in Northern Ireland has been banned from owning or looking after animals following a conviction at Dungannon Court.

Court: NI farmer sentenced in animal welfare case

Sheep

6 months ago

New bill to tackle livestock worrying set to become law

A new bill to help tackle livestock worrying has passed its final stage in Parliament today, according to the RSPCA.

New bill to tackle livestock worrying set to become law

Dairy

6 months ago

Destination unknown for livestock ship after reportedly unloading in Libya

By Chris McCullough A mystery surrounds the next destination for livestock ship Spiridon II...

Destination unknown for livestock ship after reportedly unloading in Libya

Rural Life

7 months ago

Research: Public would pay more for meat with good farm welfare

A new tool for measuring the economic value of farm animal welfare improvements has been developed by researchers

Research: Public would pay more for meat with good farm welfare

N.Ireland

8 months ago

NI farmer who breached animal ban given 5-month prison sentence

A Northern Ireland farmer who breached a court order banning him from keeping animals has been handed a five-month prison sentence

NI farmer who breached animal ban given 5-month prison sentence

Pig/Poultry

8 months ago

Waitrose signs 10-year deal with British farmers on 100% free-range pork by 2027

Waitrose signed a 10-year deal that sets out its commitment to only providing 100% free-range own-label British pork in stores by 2027.

Waitrose signs 10-year deal with British farmers on 100% free-range pork by 2027

Dairy

9 months ago

Latest UK strategy review shows progress in dairy cattle welfare

An early review of the UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy has already shown reduced lameness, better udder health and improved cow comfort,.

Latest UK strategy review shows progress in dairy cattle welfare

Agri-Business

9 months ago

Why is kangaroo meat being banned in Belgium?

The Flemish government in Belgium has notified the EU Parliament that it intends to ban the sale of kangaroo meat or products

Why is kangaroo meat being banned in Belgium?

Pig/Poultry

10 months ago

Cranswick pig farm stripped of Red Tractor certification

One of the UK’s largest pig producers, Cranswick Plc, has being stripped of its Red Tractor...

Cranswick pig farm stripped of Red Tractor certification

N.Ireland

10 months ago

Fermanagh farmer convicted over animals in ‘poor condition’

A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been convicted in court over the condition of animals on his farm and fined £600

Fermanagh farmer convicted over animals in ‘poor condition’

Pig/Poultry

12 months ago

Avian flu, enhanced welfare standards impact UK poultry feed production – AHDB

A decline in UK poultry feed production levels has been confirmed by the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB).

Avian flu, enhanced welfare standards impact UK poultry feed production – AHDB

Agri-Business

12 months ago

RSPCA praises UK govt for protecting animal welfare standards

The RSPCA is welcoming the governments trade strategy, as it plans to utilise trade opportunities while keeping high animal welfare standards

RSPCA praises UK govt for protecting animal welfare standards

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Shropshire farmer banned from keeping animals for 5 years

A Whixhall farmer has been banned from keeping animals for five years – with immediate effect...

Shropshire farmer banned from keeping animals for 5 years

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