11 June 2018
The HSA’s Code of Practice for the Disposal of Chicks in Hatcheries has been referenced in a new Code of Practice for the Welfare of Laying Hens and Pullets which was laid before Parliament on June 5.
13 March 2018
Billions of farmed finfish are slaughtered for human consumption, far greater than any other type of mammal or bird, and many of these fish are not humanely stunned before slaughter. In addition, many crustaceans (eg crabs and lobsters) and cephalopods (eg octopus, cuttlefish and squid) are slaughtered for food without stunning. What can consumers do? Just like for cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry, there are assurance schemes for fish, certifying that the producer complied with more humane methods of farming and slaughter.
28 February 2018
On 23 February, legislation to make CCTV cameras mandatory in slaughterhouses in England to safeguard animal welfare came a step closer. The legislation will come into effect from May this year, at which point businesses will have six months to comply.
26 January 2018
In February, HSA’s Technical Director Charlie Mason will be travelling to Australia to give two presentations at RSPCA Australia’s Animal Welfare Seminar in Canberra, as well as run a seminar workshop.
16 January 2018
The HSA has issued a new online guide which covers the humane killing of livestock during disease control operations.
16 November 2017
Wednesday 9th May 2018, Jury's Inn, East Midlands Airport
HSA will be holding a one-day seminar for the meat and livestock industry to discuss the animal welfare implications of the implementation and use of CCTV in abattoirs. Go to the Seminar webpage
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