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HSA supports national study into poultry catching and handling

29 August 2025

The HSA is contributing expertise to a major new study that aims to improve the welfare of poultry during catching and handling on farms throughout Britain.

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UK government confirms phase-out of lead ammunition following wildlife welfare and environment concerns feature image

UK government confirms phase-out of lead ammunition following wildlife welfare and environment concerns

17 July 2025

The UK government has announced that it will phase out the use of most lead ammunition in outdoor shooting across Great Britain, with legislation expected to be in place by summer 2026. A three-year transition period will then begin, giving the shooting industry time to switch to suitable alternatives.

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Save the date! HSA Conference 2025

15 April 2025

We are pleased to announce that the HSA’s Conference 2025, Animal Welfare Beyond the Farm Gate: Latest developments in humane slaughter and transport of animals, will take place on 21 – 22 October 2025, both in-person and online.  

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UFAW and HSA Research Director, Dr Birte Nielsen, Appointed Visiting Professor at the University of Edinburgh feature image

UFAW and HSA Research Director, Dr Birte Nielsen, Appointed Visiting Professor at the University of Edinburgh

16 August 2024

The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) and the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) are proud to announce that Dr Birte Nielsen, our Research Director, has been appointed as a Visiting Professor at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh.

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Animal welfare during transport and slaughter – hot topics 2024

26 June 2024

HSA held a one-day seminar Animal welfare during transport and slaughter – hot topics 2024, highlighting current issues and latest developments. Saturday 26 October 2024, Edinburgh. The talks can be viewed on the Seminar webpage here.

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HSA 2024 Special Travel Award winner announced

13 June 2024

The recipient of the 2024 Special Travel Award is Dr Han Quang Hanh, a senior lecturer at Vietnam National University of Agriculture. Dr Hanh will travel to Aarhus University in Denmark to collaborate with Professor Mette S Herskin’s research group: ANIVET Behaviour, Stress, and Welfare. 

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