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Key role for vets in sustainable farming, says BVA
Vets have a key role to play in furthering the sustainable animal agriculture agenda in the UK, the British Veterinary…
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Analysis: Increasing pressure to ban infra-red beak treatment
By Rachael Porter There’s increasing pressure on the industry to ban infra-red beak treatment, but why? And what are the…
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Scotland to follow England with compulsory CCTV in abattoirs
The British Veterinary Association has welcomed the announcement that Scottish legislation is to be brought forward to make CCTV mandatory…
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Silicon supplement could improve bone strength and welfare of millions of chickens a year
Scientists have found a way to develop a silicon food supplement for poultry, which could provide a major boost to…
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Vets welcome recognition of animal health and welfare as public goods in new Agriculture Bill
BVA has welcomed Defra’s announcement that a system of public money for public goods will be at the centre of the…
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Grants for chicken research awarded to Bristol Vet School
Bristol Vet School has been awarded two Innovate UK grants totalling nearly £160,000 for studies that aim to further our…
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Defra updates welfare code for laying hens and pullets
Defra has published an updated version of its welfare code for laying hens and pullets as part of a programme…
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Animal cruelty maximum sentences to be increased
Animal abusers who commit the most heinous crimes will face up to five years in jail after draft legislation set…
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New BVA infographic helps shoppers get savvy on farm assurance schemes
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has produced an infographic illustrating the animal welfare credentials of seven UK farm assurance schemes to help…
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Nestle commits to higher welfare chicken
Nestlé has committed to a significant improvement in meat chicken welfare, joining M&S and Knorr who have also signed up…