Bluetongue outbreak hits record high on British farms
Why warmer weather is fuelling the bluetongue outbreak A bluetongue outbreak has produced 2,485 cases across Britain this year, already more than the combined total of the previous three seasons, Defra figures show. Defra recorded 2,031 cases in England, 414 in Wales and 40 in Scotland. That is in the three months since the 2026-27 […]
2 weeks ago
Dog walkers issued warning as they can have pets seized from today
New laws have come into place Dog owners could have their pets seized from today after new laws have come into force. The government have put into place laws which means animals can be taken away from owners if they suspect a crime may be committed. The law, which comes into place from Wednesday, March […]
7 months ago
Government demand for people to register chicken ownership leads to influx of people registering roast chickens
Pranksters crashed the website with chickens from Tesco… Not everything has gone to plan for the government‘s new requirement for registration of poultry ownership. DEFRA is requiring anyone who owns chickens or other birds in England or Wales to register them by October 1. The new law has been introduced with the aim of stopping the spread […]
2 years ago
Animal Rebellion protesters climb Government building demanding UK go vegan
They’re calling for the end of government subsidies to the meat and dairy industries Animal rights activists associated with Animal Rebellion have been photographed scaling a government building in central London. The protesters climbed up the Defra building as part of a wave of protests conducted by them and other eco groups ahead of the […]
5 years ago
Post-mortem of Geronimo the alpaca shows no evidence he had TB
The Geronimo drama continues The post-mortem of Geronimo the alpaca has revealed ‘not a shred of evidence’ to suggest he had contracted bovine tuberculosis, his owner and veterinarians have said. A four-year legal battle came to a close in August when the Government put down Geronimo the Alpaca. Despite the numerous protests and his growing […]
5 years ago