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This report (UK VARSS) provides the details of UK veterinary antibiotic resistance and sales surveillance.
Report of the ten products for which most Special Import and Special Treatment Certificates (SIC and STC) have been issued by VMD in the UK.
Annual statistics relating to scientific procedures performed on living animals in accordance with Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
A review of adverse events following the use of veterinary medicines reported in 2017.
Monthly reporting against VMD published standards up to 31 March 2019.
Results of a survey carried out by the Food Standards Agency on slaughter methods of farm animals in England and Wales.
These experimental statistics on breeding and genotyping of animals for scientific procedures were collected by the Home Office under the EU Directive (2010/63/EU).
Data from a 2015 survey carried out by the Food Standards Agency on non-stun slaughter of farm animals in England and Wales.
Annual statistics on the number of animal welfare inspections carried out on farm in Great Britain.
A review of adverse events following the use of veterinary medicines reported in 2015.
FAWC advice on sustainable livestock agriculture and farm animal welfare standards.
A review of adverse events following the use of veterinary medicines reported in 2014.
FAWC opinion on free farrowing systems - welfare of sows and piglets.
FAWC's opinion on the welfare implications of nutritional management strategies for calves from birth to weaning.
Setting out the Beak Trimming Action Group’s recommendations after reviewing ways to manage laying hens to avoid the need to trim beaks.
This report summarises how the UK has contributed to improvements in animal welfare standards in the last five years.
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