UK issues new rules on maximum journey times when transporting farm animals 18 Aug 2021 The new rules, which also include allowances for more headroom, follow a UK-wide push to improve the conditions and welfare for livestock during transport.
Don't sign the UK-Australia trade deal, says RSPCA 15 Jun 2021 The UK's RSPCA is urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to stop a trade deal with Australia that could see the UK importing food raised at lower animal welfare standards.
UK government introduces new protections for livestock in second Animal Welfare Bill 9 Jun 2021 New powers increase protections for farm animals will be introduced in legislation, further cementing the UK's leadership in animal welfare.
Vietnam to halt live pig imports from Thailand on ASF fears 31 May 2021 Vietnam will suspend live pig imports from Thailand after African swine fever (ASF) was detected in a batch of imported hogs in May.
How you can help the EFSA prepare its animal transport assessment 20 Apr 2021 The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is preparing its scientific assessment on the welfare of animals during transport in the EU.
New Zealand will stop livestock exports due to animal welfare concerns 14 Apr 2021 New Zealand said on 14 April that it will stop the export of livestock by sea following a transition period of up to two years, citing animal welfare concerns for a decision that will affect major trading partners including Australia and China.…
Uganda’s Kitgum region enacts strict biosecurity measures after ASF outbreak 18 Feb 2021 The regional government of Kitgum, Uganda has placed movement and slaughter restrictions on pigs after more than 500 pigs died due to African swine fever.
