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A new report published as part of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust and AHDB highlights the need for a veterinary-led farm animal health and welfare body for the UK.

Farm assurance body, Red Tractor, is urging farmers across the UK to participate in a consultation on how its farm standards should evolve beyond 2021.

The RSPCA is warning that the UK's recent bird flu outbreaks could lead to more owners abandoning their pets.

A newly discovered gene linked to bone quality could lead to better health in laying hens

New research from the Animal Welfare Institute estimates that millions of farm animals died in barn fires in 2020, with cage-free hens at particular risk.

South Korea has confirmed a fourth outbreak of avian influenza at an egg farm outside Seoul.

Over time Costco plans to transition to cage-free eggs

Environment Secretary George Eustice unveils plans to end excessively long journeys for animals exported for slaughter and fattening.

Italian egg producers approve the introduction of in-ovo sexing and adhere to Animal Equality's call to end the culling of male chicks.

UK grocer Morrisons is helping free-range egg farmers create biodiverse farmland and giving them a greater share of retail profits.

Humane League UK highlights the link between improved poultry welfare practices and decreased antibiotic use.

A new report from the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) finds that the USDA's oversight of large slaughterhouses is lacking, leading to widespread mistreatment of birds.

New data on antibiotic sales show that UK farmers and veterinarians have been working together to use antibiotics responsibly.

The RSPCA says that a post-Brexit subsidy scheme that incentivises improved animal welfare outcomes could help millions of farm animals in Wales.

The British Veterinary Association welcomes stronger legal remit for the Trade and Agriculture Commission.

Compassion in World Farming's EggTrack report highlights the global progress in companies sourcing cage-free eggs in the context of COVID-19.

The 2020 Quality and Welfare Egg China Summit, co-sponsored by FAI Farm, China Animal Health and Food Safety Alliance (CAFA) and IQC, was successfully held in Shanghai on October 15. The Summit received strong support fr…

NFU President Minette Batters met Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 14 October to discuss the need for the UK to safeguard British farming's high standards in trade policy.

The British Poultry Council (BPC) warns that allowing the UK to dilute its food standards for free trade agreements in the Agriculture Bill would penalise British poultry and egg producers.

Vets across the United Kingdom lament a "severe blow for animal welfare" as MPs vote against an amendment that would require food imports to meet the same rigorous welfare and safety standards as UK farm products.