animal welfare

Certification body says licensee had been ordered to take ‘swift action’ after investigation

Chair of the Ruminant Health and Welfare, Gwyn Jones, talks to Katie Fallon about the future of the livestock industry and the organisations ongoing priorities.

A livestock vet is warning of the increased risk from flies this spring and urging early action to prevent costly losses following one of the warmest and wettest springs on record

Bizza Walters, a well-known sheep farmer from Warwickshire, looks back on lambing this season

Attention to detail and strict protocols are key to effective footbathing, helping reduce the economic consequences of digital dermatitis and keep cows sound on their feet.

EFRA Committee told consumer health and animal welfare must be a priority for future agreements

The retailer said the move would promote higher animal welfare standards for its chicken

The retailer said by November 2024, all of its own-brand fresh chicken will be grown with over 20 per cent more space than the industry standard of 38kg/m2

Applying Cow Signals to day-to-day farm management can prevent disease and ‘owneritis', says Owen Atkinson of Dairy Veterinary Consultancy

Lack of borders at UK ports poses real threat to animal welfare, say sector leaders