Better welfare conditions for millions of farm animals during transit
In today’s blog, we look at our new welfare rules for transporting farm animals.
Coverage of the Animal Sentience Committee
In today’s blog, we look at the Mail on Sunday’s coverage of our Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill and proposed amendments
Consultation launched on extending ivory ban to other species
In today’s blog, we look at the launch of a consultation on extending our ivory ban to other species
New Animal Welfare Bill launched to protect pets, livestock and wild animals
In today’s blog, we look at the launch of our Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.
Brucella canis in imported rescue dogs
In today’s blog, we look at coverage on cases of brucella canis in imported rescue dogs.
Call for evidence launched on fur trade
In today’s blog, we look at the launch of a new call for evidence on the fur trade
Keeping animals under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act
Today we look at press coverage of the number of people keeping animals as pets under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.
Cat microchipping consultation launched
Today we look at widespread national and regional coverage of the government’s plans to make cat microchipping compulsory in England.
New housing measures to prevent spread of avian influenza
Today we look at coverage of new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds, following a number of cases of avian influenza in both wild and captive birds in the UK.
The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill introduced to the Commons
The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has been reintroduced to the House of Commons.