Defra, and the Welsh and Scottish governments and Northern Ireland Executive have published proposals to reform the rules for ...

The NFU has said that animal welfare remains a top priority after Defra launched consultations on areas of its animal welfare ...

Two public consultations with the aim of phasing out enriched cages for laying hens, and ending castration and tail docking ...

Enriched ‘colony’ cage eggs supply over 20% of the UK shell egg production. These cages severely restrict the movement of ...

The use of cages for laying hens could be ended by 2032 and painful practices on lambs tightened under new government plans ...

Scottish sheep farmers weigh up Numnuts and ClipFitter as welfare rules tighten. Discover how these methods fit future regulations.

An investigation is underway following reports about the alleged maltreatment of cats inside the New Bilibid Prison  in ...

A large international study reveals that mammals tend to live longer when reproduction is suppressed. On average, lifespan ...

UK ministers launch farming consultations to phase out all British caged eggs by 2032 and introduce stricter animal welfare ...

Share your views on UK proposals for higher welfare lamb practices and phasing out enriched cages for hens. Have your say today.

The UK government has revealed plans to improve the welfare of egg laying hens and to clamp down on “mutilation practices” ...

Batters’ review had called for a “sea change” in government communications with farmers, who need a “new deal” and ...