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UFAW and HSA support new Veterinary Manifesto feature image

UFAW and HSA support new Veterinary Manifesto

10 September 2020

UFAW and its sister charity, the Humane Slaughter Association, are pleased to add their support to new evidence-based veterinary medicine manifesto which sets out how veterinary professionals and other stakeholders should act to improve evidence-based veterinary medicine.

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REMEMBER A CHARITY WEEK – WHY LEGACIES ARE SO IMPORTANT TO THE HSA feature image

REMEMBER A CHARITY WEEK – WHY LEGACIES ARE SO IMPORTANT TO THE HSA

09 September 2020

Now more than ever the HSA is relying on gifts in Wills from supporters like you to help our work live on. We know many of you have recently been reflecting on the things that matter the most – family, friends and the causes close to your heart. Many have also been reminded of the value of planning for the future in order to look after the things you care about most.

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HSA materials and guidance referenced in the Animal Welfare Committee’s report Opinion on the welfare of goats at the time of killing feature image

HSA materials and guidance referenced in the Animal Welfare Committee’s report Opinion on the welfare of goats at the time of killing

07 August 2020

The Humane Slaughter Association’s publications have been cited in a new report by the UK Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) on the welfare of goats at the time of killing.

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HSA still here to help

08 April 2020

In these difficult and uncertain times, the Humane Slaughter Association is still working to protect the welfare of animals “beyond the farm gate”.  In a recent statement, our CEO Huw Golledge said: “In these extraordinary times the HSA will be trying our best to continue supporting the welfare of animals during marketing, transport and at the time of slaughter. We are confident that we can continue many of our activities in these difficult times and will resume other activities as soon as we can.  

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The HSA’S Chief Executive and Scientific Director retires feature image

The HSA’S Chief Executive and Scientific Director retires

12 December 2019

As we come to the end of the decade, we also come to the end of an era as the HSA says farewell to its Chief Executive and Scientific Director, Dr Robert Hubrecht OBE.  Robert will be retiring at the end of this month, having led the charity with great skill and diplomacy for the previous five years, expertly navigating many difficult and emotive animal welfare issues which have arisen during his tenure.

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Animal welfare advice for small-scale and/or seasonal poultry producers and processors feature image

Animal welfare advice for small-scale and/or seasonal poultry producers and processors

06 December 2019

In response to numerous enquiries from existing and prospective producers, the HSA has produced new guidance aimed at small-scale and/or seasonal poultry producers and processors see here for further information