Animal welfare | Sub-topic

During transport

Guidance on the law when transporting animals

Guidance and services

Welfare of animals during transport: advice for transporters of pigs
Follow these rules when transporting pigs for commercial reasons.
Welfare of animals during transport: training requirements for transporters
Transporters, market and assembly centre staff must be trained according to these standards.
Welfare of animals during transport: advice for transporters of cattle
Follow these rules when transporting cattle for commercial reasons.
Welfare of animals during transport: advice for transporters of poultry
Follow these rules when transporting poultry for commercial reasons.
Welfare of animals during transport: apply for transporter authorisation
You must be authorised to transport animals over 65km (around 40 miles) for commercial reasons.
Welfare of animals during transport: control posts
The standards for places used to rest animals (control posts) when the maximum journey time is reached.
Welfare of animals during transport: advice for transporters of sheep
Follow these rules when transporting sheep for commercial reasons.
Welfare of animals during transport: advice for transporters of equines
Follow these rules when transporting horses, ponies, donkeys or mules for commercial reasons.
Welfare of animals during transport: summary of requirements
Includes animals that cannot be transported and transporter requirements.
Animal welfare establishments: code of best practice
Guidance to help animal welfare establishments follow the law on the welfare of vulnerable animals.
Welfare of animals during transport: fitness to transport
Guidance to help you follow the law on ensuring animals are fit to travel.
Welfare of animals during transport: road vehicle and trailer specification (livestock)
Follow this guidance on the law for the design, construction and maintenance of vehicles used to transport livestock.
Welfare of animals during transport: advice for transporters of goats
Follow these rules when transporting goats for commercial reasons.
Welfare of animals during transport: shipping by sea
Guidance on the law for everyone involved in shipping farm animals and horses on a livestock carrier.
Caring for farm animals and horses in extreme weather
Animal keepers have a duty of care to their animals.
Welfare of animals during transport: shipping by sea in a container
Guidance on the law for everyone involved in shipping farm animals and horses by sea in a container.
Welfare of animals during transport: road vehicle and trailer specification (other vertebrates)
Guidance on the law for vehicles used to transport vertebrates other than cattle, sheep, goats and pigs.
Welfare of animals during transport: shipping by sea on a ferry
Guidance on the law for everyone involved in shipping farm animals and horses in a vehicle on a ferry.
Welfare of animals during transport: road vehicle and trailer specification (poultry)
Follow this guidance on the law for the design, construction and maintenance of vehicles used to transport poultry.

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC) Opinion on the Welfare of Animals in Transport report: our response
Report
Our response to the review by the FAWC into the protection of animal welfare during transport.
Animal Welfare Plan for Wales 2021 to 2026
Policy and strategy
Sets out how we will build on the progress made on animal welfare since powers were devolved in 2006.

Slaughter

Guidance and services

Animal welfare establishments: code of best practice
Guidance to help animal welfare establishments follow the law on the welfare of vulnerable animals.
Home slaughter of livestock
Legal requirements and guidance for home slaughter.

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

CCTV in slaughterhouses: report
Report
Considers the need for slaughterhouses to use CCTV.
Slaughter Method Survey Report 2018 for England and Wales
Report
Report on the slaughter industry, identifying changes since the last survey in 2013.
Animal Welfare Committee (AWC): opinion on the welfare of goats at the time of killing
Report
Report by the AWC into the welfare of goats at the time of killing.
Animal Welfare Plan for Wales 2021 to 2026
Policy and strategy
Sets out how we will build on the progress made on animal welfare since powers were devolved in 2006.

Cattle

Guidance to help farmers follow the law on the welfare of cattle

Guidance and services

Welfare of cattle: code of practice
Guidance to help farmers follow the law on the welfare of cattle.
Cattle disease: quick reference guide for farmers
Background, symptoms and guidelines for prevention of 6 common cattle diseases.
Psoroptic mange in cattle: guidance
Includes symptoms and what to do if you suspect infection.
Animal welfare establishments: code of best practice
Guidance to help animal welfare establishments follow the law on the welfare of vulnerable animals.
Caring for farm animals and horses in extreme weather
Animal keepers have a duty of care to their animals.

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Animal Welfare Plan for Wales 2021 to 2026
Policy and strategy
Sets out how we will build on the progress made on animal welfare since powers were devolved in 2006.

Chickens

Guidance to help farmers follow the law on the welfare of laying hens

Guidance and services

Animal welfare establishments: code of best practice
Guidance to help animal welfare establishments follow the law on the welfare of vulnerable animals.
Laying hen welfare: code of practice
Guidance to help farmers follow the law on the welfare of laying hens and pullets.
Meat chicken welfare: code of practice
Guidance to help farmers follow the law on the welfare of meat (broiler) chickens.
Caring for farm animals and horses in extreme weather
Animal keepers have a duty of care to their animals.

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Animal Welfare Plan for Wales 2021 to 2026
Policy and strategy
Sets out how we will build on the progress made on animal welfare since powers were devolved in 2006.

Gamebirds

Guidance to help farmers follow the law on the welfare of birds

Guidance and services

Gamebirds reared for sporting purposes: welfare code of practice
Guidance to help farmers follow the law on the welfare of birds bred and reared for sports shooting.
Animal welfare establishments: code of best practice
Guidance to help animal welfare establishments follow the law on the welfare of vulnerable animals.
Caring for farm animals and horses in extreme weather
Animal keepers have a duty of care to their animals.

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Animal Welfare Plan for Wales 2021 to 2026
Policy and strategy
Sets out how we will build on the progress made on animal welfare since powers were devolved in 2006.

Horses

Equine health and welfare strategy, control of horses

Guidance and services

Horse welfare: code of practice
Guidance to help owners follow the law on the welfare of their horse, pony, donkey or mule.
Equine disease: guidance
A quick guide to symptoms and prevention of equine diseases.
Animal welfare establishments: code of best practice
Guidance to help animal welfare establishments follow the law on the welfare of vulnerable animals.
Control of horses: guidance for local authorities
Explains how local authorities can use the law to combat fly-grazing, straying and abandonment of horses and ponies.
Caring for farm animals and horses in extreme weather
Animal keepers have a duty of care to their animals.

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Fly grazing and abandonment of horses and ponies: action plan
Report
Our response to the suggestions from a consultation, including our plans to reduce fly-grazing and abandonment.
Animal Welfare Plan for Wales 2021 to 2026
Policy and strategy
Sets out how we will build on the progress made on animal welfare since powers were devolved in 2006.
Equine health and welfare strategy
Policy and strategy
Outlines 8 aims to achieve high standards of welfare for all horses in the UK.
Horse industry: strategy
Policy and strategy
How we will work with industry to increase earnings and support the welfare of horses.
Review of the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014
Report
Independent recommendations to reduce fly grazing, straying and abandonment of horses.
Review of the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014: government response
Report
What we plan to do in response to each of the report's recommendations.

Pets

Guidance to help owners follow the law on the welfare of their pets

Guidance and services

Cat welfare: code of practice
Guidance to help owners follow the law on the welfare of their cats.
Rabbit welfare: code of practice
Guidance to help owners follow the law on the welfare of their rabbit.
Protecting the welfare of pet dogs and cats during journeys
This guide helps you care for and protect your pets during journeys to and from Great Britain.
Dog welfare: code of practice
Guidance to help owners follow the law on the welfare of their dogs.
Welfare of racing greyhounds: voluntary code of practice
Standards of care for the welfare of racing greyhounds.
Dog breeding: environment enrichment plan
To apply for a dog breeder’s licence, use this form to provide a draft environment enrichment plan.
Dog breeding: puppy socialisation plan
To apply for a dog breeder's licence, use this form to provide a draft socialisation plan.
Dog breeding establishments: guidance for local authorities
Guidance to help local authorities follow the law when granting and renewing dog breeding licences.
Docking of working dogs' tails: certificate
How vets apply for a blank certificate and an example showing the required information.
Docking of working dogs' tails: frequently asked questions
Follow this guidance on the law for docking dogs' tails.
Making SARS-CoV-2 reportable: poster
Advice for animal keepers to monitor SARS-CoV-2 in mammals.
Statutory guidance for the pet sales licensing regime
Guidance for local authority inspectors on conditions for the licensing regime regarding the selling of animals as pets.
Bringing your pet to Wales from Ukraine: frequently asked questions
The rules on bringing pets from Ukraine to Wales.
Caring for farm animals and horses in extreme weather
Animal keepers have a duty of care to their animals.
Responsible dog ownership
Advice on how to be a responsible dog owner.
Responsible cat ownership
Advice on how to become a responsible cat owner.
Animal welfare establishments: code of best practice
Guidance to help animal welfare establishments follow the law on the welfare of vulnerable animals.

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Docking of working dogs’ tails: control sheet
Report
How vets apply for a blank control sheet and an example showing the required information.
Electronic collars in dogs and cats: review of welfare implications
Report
Considers the costs and benefits of using electronic collars to discourage unwanted behaviour.
Risk factors for tail injuries in dogs
Report
A report on the effectiveness of tail docking to reduce tail injury in dogs.
Dog Breeding: Review of the Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014
Report
The Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group's review of the Animal Welfare (Dog Breeding) (Wales) Regulations 2014.
Animal Welfare Plan for Wales 2021 to 2026
Policy and strategy
Sets out how we will build on the progress made on animal welfare since powers were devolved in 2006.

Pigs

Guidance to help farmers follow the law on the welfare of pigs

Guidance and services

Pig welfare: code of practice
Guidance to help farmers follow the law on the welfare of pigs.
Animal welfare establishments: code of best practice
Guidance to help animal welfare establishments follow the law on the welfare of vulnerable animals.
Caring for farm animals and horses in extreme weather
Animal keepers have a duty of care to their animals.

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Animal Welfare Plan for Wales 2021 to 2026
Policy and strategy
Sets out how we will build on the progress made on animal welfare since powers were devolved in 2006.

Sheep

Guidance to help farmers follow the law on the welfare of sheep

Guidance and services

Sheep welfare: code of practice
Guidance to help farmers follow the law on the welfare of sheep.
Animal welfare establishments: code of best practice
Guidance to help animal welfare establishments follow the law on the welfare of vulnerable animals.
Caring for farm animals and horses in extreme weather
Animal keepers have a duty of care to their animals.

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Animal Welfare Plan for Wales 2021 to 2026
Policy and strategy
Sets out how we will build on the progress made on animal welfare since powers were devolved in 2006.

Zoo and circus animals

Welfare of wild animals in zoos and travelling circuses

Guidance and services

Animal welfare establishments: code of best practice
Guidance to help animal welfare establishments follow the law on the welfare of vulnerable animals.
Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Act 2020: local authority guidance
This guidance should be read in conjunction with the Act and does not form part of it.
Zoo practice standards
Guidance on the animal health and welfare, and public safety standards to be met in licensed zoos.
Caring for farm animals and horses in extreme weather
Animal keepers have a duty of care to their animals.

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Welfare of wild animals in travelling circuses
Report
A report into whether animal welfare in travelling circuses meets legal requirements.
Animal Welfare Plan for Wales 2021 to 2026
Policy and strategy
Sets out how we will build on the progress made on animal welfare since powers were devolved in 2006.
Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Act
Policy and strategy
The Act makes it an offence for a wild animal (as defined in the Act) to be used in a travelling circus.
Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Bill: biodiversity impact assessment
Impact assessment
An assessment of how the Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Bill affects biodiversity.
Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Bill: children's rights impact assessment
Impact assessment
An assessment of how the Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Bill affects children's rights.
Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Bill: equality impact assessment
Impact assessment
An assessment of how the Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Bill affects equality.
Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Bill: Welsh language impact assessment
Impact assessment
An assessment of how the Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Bill affects the Welsh language.

During transport

Guidance and services

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Slaughter

Guidance and services

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Cattle

Guidance and services

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Chickens

Guidance and services

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Gamebirds

Guidance and services

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Horses

Guidance and services

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Pets

Guidance and services

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Pigs

Guidance and services

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Sheep

Guidance and services

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

Zoo and circus animals

Guidance and services

Policy and background Includes strategy, reports, projects and assessments.

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