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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…
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Shortages of carbon dioxide put pressure on poultry plants
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has warned that a Europe-wide shortage of carbon dioxide used in the stunning of animals…
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New welfare code for laying hens
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the British Veterinary Poultry Association (BVPA) and Veterinary Public Health Association (VPHA) have jointly welcomed…
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Animal welfare research leads to European law reform
Ground-breaking research aimed at improving bird welfare during poultry production has directly led to a change in EU law. The…
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Research shows stockmanship has a bigger influence on hen welfare than housing system
Free range egg producers influence hen welfare more than their chosen housing system, research published today shows. That’s according to…
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Law requiring CCTV in abattoirs comes into effect
Legislation requiring CCTV in all abattoirs in England has come into force. The Government said the move would cement the…
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Time is running out to enshrine animal sentience legislation in law pre-Brexit
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on the Government to ensure that animal sentience legislation is enshrined in law…