Skip to main content
  1. Home
Animal welfare

News and communications

Skip to results

340 results

Skip to results
340 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • On-farm burial of carcases allowed for farmers affected by the bad weather

    Defra has permitted the on-farm burial or burning of carcases for farmers affected by the bad weather.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Driving hours relaxed for animal feed deliveries

    This temporary relaxation of enforcement applies immediately and will run until 23.59 on 8 April 2013.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Myth busted: The Sun, Mirror and Metro claim there is a high risk of rabies entering the UK

    The pet travel rules mean that the risk of rabies coming into the country is extremely low.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • All dogs in England to get free microchips

    Each year more than 100,000 dogs are dumped or lost at a cost of £57 million to the taxpayer and welfare charities.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wildlife crime fight continues

    Continued funding has secured the future of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) Environment Minister Richard Benyon confirmed today.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Performing wild animals in travelling circuses

    The announcement of draft legislation on a ban on wild animals performing in circuses.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Circus update: plan to ban wild animals progresses

    In March, the Government confirmed its intention to ban the use of performing wild animals in circuses.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review needed of livestock transport

    Rules surrounding transportation must be based on existing and emerging scientific evidence so as to reduce the stress that long journeys may cause animals.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Farming sector: earned recognition and responsibility

    Why the government is committed to 'earned recognition' as a principle that should be applied more widely than just farm regulation.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Myth bust: Daily Telegraph makes claims about dangerous dogs rules

    Law abiding home owners will not be penalised and burglars will not be protected.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Clampdown on dangerous dogs

    Approximately 210,000 people a year are attacked by dogs in England alone, including 4,000 postal workers trying to deliver mail.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Circuses to be banned from using performing wild animals

    Wild animals will no longer be made to perform in travelling circuses under proposals being developed by Defra.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Take extra care of pets in the cold weather

    People have been urged to take extra action to ensure the welfare of their pets, livestock and wildlife during the cold weather.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Introduction to the Animal Health and Welfare Board of England

    How the AHWBE can help build trust between government and animal keepers and farmers and form a working partnership at all levels.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra wins EU agreement for farmers on sheep identification

    European Member States have agreed to delay individual movement reporting for older sheep.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK unites to stamp out battery cages

    The AHVLA will use ultra violet light to identify batches of eggs that were not laid in the new, more welfare friendly cages.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paice: UK farmers must not be penalised for putting their animals’ needs first

    The UK today renewed calls for Europe to reach a workable agreement and stop eggs from illegal battery cages being sold across the common market.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Jim Paice: exporters must not break animal welfare laws

    Government has written to exporters to warn them of the consequences of not observing the law on animal welfare standard.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • World Rhino Day message from Environment Minister Richard Benyon

    Governments and conservation groups need to work more closely together to help combat the illegal trade in rhino horn, Environment Minister Richard Benyon said today.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Benyon calls for firm action against ‘archaic’ trade in rhino horn

    Poaching is one of the main threats to the survival of the species.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government