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Comment: There’s too little credit given to farmers for welfare improvements
By Gary Ford, chief poultry advisor, NFU I recently heard a broiler farmer make the comment that ‘farmers want better…
Welfare
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Labour Party renews calls to enshrine animal sentience in law
The Labour Party’s has called for a renewed drive for animal sentience to be embedded in legislation. As part of…
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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…