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Opinion on the implications of castration and tail docking for the welfare of lambs

Animal Welfare Committee opinion on the implications of castration and tail docking for the welfare of lambs.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 12 March 2024

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AWC opinion on the implications of castration and tail docking for the welfare of lambs

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This Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) opinion considers the welfare implications of castration and tail docking of lambs. The Farm Animal Welfare Committee (the predecessor to the Animal Welfare Committee) previously considered these issues in their 1994 and 2008 reports. The opinion makes recommendations for improvement. This AWC opinion was sent to the government on 27 December 2022.

You can read more about the work of the Animal Welfare Committee.

Published 12 March 2024