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Consultation on revised charges for the National Residues Control Programme
The National Residues Control Programme (NRCP) is a statutory annual surveillance programme in England, Scotland, and Wales to sample and test food animal products, for residues of veterinary medicines and prohibited substances before they enter the food chain . This helps to protect human health and provides assurances about food safety and standards. The programme is a component of the United Kingdom Multi-Annual National Control Plan (UK MANCP) which is the framework of official... MoreCloses 19 January 2026 -
Contractual Relationships in the Combinable Crops Sector
The UK combinable crops sector, which includes cereals, oilseeds, and pulses, plays a vital role in national food security and contributes significantly to the wider economy. These crops provide essential raw materials not only for human consumption but also for animal feed and renewable energy production. Despite its importance, the sector faces considerable challenges such as extreme weather conditions driven by climate change, volatility in input costs like fertilisers and fuel, and... MoreCloses 4 February 2026 -
Arferion contractiol yn y sector cnydau a gynaeafir â chombein yn y Deyrnas Unedig
Mae'r sector cnydau a gynaeafir â chombein yn y DU, sy'n cynnwys grawnfwydydd, hadau olew a chodlysiau, yn hollbwysig wrth sicrhau diogelwch bwyd cenedlaethol ac yn cyfrannu'n sylweddol at yr economi ehangach. Mae'r cnydau hyn yn darparu deunyddiau crai hanfodol nid yn unig i'w bwyta gan bobl ond ar gyfer bwydo anifeiliaid a chynhyrchu ynni adnewyddadwy hefyd. Er ei bwysigrwydd, mae'r sector yn wynebu heriau mawr fel tywydd eithafol yn sgil y newid yn yr hinsawdd, costau anwadal... MoreCloses 4 February 2026 -
Scanning microchips prior to euthanasia
In 2020, Defra worked with the Tuk's Law campaign and the veterinary profession to provide more assurance that alternatives have been explored prior to the euthanasia of healthy dogs. In doing so, Defra was responding to the concerns expressed by Tuk's Law campaign, whilst acknowledging the veterinary profession's position that requests to euthanise healthy animals are rare in practice. In 2021, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) amended its Code of Professional Conduct for... MoreCloses 10 February 2026 -
Lamb Welfare: Consultation on proposed changes to castration and tail docking methods (Lles Ŵyn: Ymgynghoriad ar newidiadau arfaethedig i ddulliau ysbaddu a thocio cynffonnau)
Across the UK, castration and tail docking are routinely carried out on lambs. These procedures are typically carried out using the ‘rubber ring’ method without the use of anaesthesia or analgesia. Rubber ring castration and tail docking cause significant acute and chronic pain. The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC), an independent, expert committee of Defra and the Scottish and Welsh Governments, has considered the implications of castration and tail docking for the welfare of lambs. It has... MoreCloses 9 March 2026 -
Cage reform: proposed ban on keeping laying hens, pullets and breeder layers in cages (Diwygio cewyll: gwaharddiad arfaethedig ar gadw ieir dodwy, cywennod ac ieir bridio mewn cewyll)
In 1999, conventional ‘battery’ cages for laying hens (for keepers with 350 or more birds) were banned throughout the European Union, including in the UK, but with a 12-year transition period to 1 January 2012 before the ban came into full effect. Due to the small size and barren environment, conventional ‘battery’ cages severely compromised the welfare of laying hens. However, this ban only targeted commercial scale producers and so keepers with fewer than 350 laying hens were... MoreCloses 9 March 2026
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