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.
Ban on live elephant exports and Today Programme previews National Parks review
The UK has taken part in international discussions to protect elephants at the CITES conference and BBC Radio 4 Today Programme special episode commemorates the 70th anniversary of the National Parks legislation and previewed the Designated Landscapes Review.
First conviction under Finn’s Law, applications for the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund are open and fish deaths in the river Sheppey
On this morning's blog we look at the first conviction under Finn’s Law, the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation fund, which is now open for applications, and the fish deaths in the river Sheppey.
Environment Secretary vows to protect high farming standards
The Environment Secretary addressed stakeholders at the annual NFU Conference. Speaking alongside NFU President Minette Batters, he reiterated our commitment to maintain high standards of food production, animal welfare and environmental standards as the UK leaves the EU.