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  • FAnGR Committee: progress report

    National Standing Committee on Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR): progress on recommended actions, 2008 to 2011.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: FAnGR resources for farmers and livestock breeders
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated:
  • Economic growth and the environment

    This paper aims to explore the role of the natural environment in supporting and contributing to economic growth.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated:
  • Attitudes and behaviours around sustainable food purchasing

    Consumers' attitudes and behaviours around sustainable food purchasing in the UK.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: Food chain analysis
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated:
  • FAWC opinion on sheep lameness

    Farm Animal Welfare Committee advice to government about the extent of lameness experienced by sheep in Great Britain, the impact on their welfare and practical solutions.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: FAWC advice to government
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated:
  • FAWC opinion on pig mutilations and environmental enrichment

    Farm Animal Welfare Council advice to government about the impact on young pigs’ welfare of the mutilations they may be subject to during their lives.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: FAWC advice to government
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated:
  • Alternative instruments for food authenticity analysis

    A comparative analysis of 3 electrophoresis instruments using a pre-validated multiplex polymerase chain reaction screening protocol.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Identification of food adulterants: a research project
    • Organisation: Government Chemist
    • Updated:
  • FAWC opinion on osteoporosis and bone fractures in laying hens

    Farm Animal Welfare Council advice to government about the extent of hens' bone fractures in all production systems and the impact on welfare.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: FAWC advice to government
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated:
  • Household food and drink waste and purchases

    A one-off report about household food and drink waste linked to food and drink purchases.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: Food chain analysis
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated:
  • Digital polymerase chain reaction: analysis of GMOs

    The applicability of digital polymerase chain reaction for assessment of detection limits in analysis of genetically modified organisms.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Identification of food adulterants: a research project
    • Organisation: Government Chemist
    • Updated:
  • DNA extraction methods for measuring allergenic nut materials

    Guidance on sample handling and preparation of raw nut materials for effective DNA extraction, including a method for grinding material.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Detection and determination of food allergens: a research project
    • Organisation: Government Chemist
    • Updated:
  • FAWC opinion on dairy cow welfare

    Farm Animal Welfare Council review of the welfare issues impacting on the dairy cow.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: FAWC advice to government
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated:
  • FAWC Report on Farm Animal Welfare in Great Britain: Past, Present and Future

    Farm Animal Welfare Council report explaining farm animal welfare assessment and proposing future policy priorities.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: FAWC advice to government
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated:
  • FAWC report on the welfare of farmed animals at slaughter or killing, part two, white meat animals

    Farm Animal Welfare Council review of the impact of slaughter or killing operations on the welfare of poultry.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: FAWC advice to government
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated:
  • Marine Science Yearbook 2007/2008

    The Marine Science Yearbook 2007/2008 lists all current marine projects.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Marine science yearbooks
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated:
  • Aflatoxin contamination in compound products

    Recommendations for sampling and analysis for aflatoxin contamination in compound products containing nuts.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Organisation: Government Chemist
    • Updated:
  • Climate change, recreation and navigation

    Exploration of the projected implications of climate change for the management of navigable waterways.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Organisation: Environment Agency
    • Updated:
  • Fishing vessel safety study

    An analysis by MAIB of UK fishing vessel safety covering the years 1992 to 2006.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: MAIB safety studies and reviews
    • Organisation: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
    • Updated:
  • FAWC report on the implications of castration and tail docking for the welfare of lambs

    Farm Animal Welfare Council report considering the welfare implications of castration and tail docking of lambs.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: FAWC advice to government
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated:
  • Diagnostic tool for source apportionment of heavy metals around roads

    This project look at sources of heavy metal contamination in road dust and to apportion the relative contribution, where possible, of different sources.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Organisation: Environment Agency
    • Updated:
  • FAWC opinion on beak trimming of laying hens

    Farm Animal Welfare Council advice to government on the implications for the welfare of laying hens of a proposed ban on beak trimming.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: FAWC advice to government
    • Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
    • Updated: