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Animal welfare: A review of The Ferret’s coverage in 2023
A review of The Ferret’s coverage of animal welfare issues this in 2023.
December 28, 2023
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission says no new greyhound tracks
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission has recommended that no new greyhound tracks should be permitted in Scotland due to animal welfare concerns.
March 9, 2023
Animal welfare groups fear fox hunt law “loopholes” may be exploited
Animal welfare groups have voiced concern that new legislation on fox hunting in Scotland still contains loopholes that could be exploited.
January 25, 2023
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission opposes unlicensed greyhound track
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) has backed the closure of an unlicensed greyhound racing track in Scotland.
June 3, 2022
Scotland risks ‘lagging behind’ England on animal welfare rules for live exports
Rules for the live export of animals in Scotland must be improved to match new standards proposed for England and Wales, say critics.
December 4, 2020
Airline stops shipping greyhounds to China after animal welfare concerns
Qatar Airways has introduced an embargo on the shipment of greyhounds to nations with poor records on animal welfare after an animal welfare campaign.
October 14, 2019
Revealed: the fish farms worst on animal welfare
Salmon farmers with the worst records on animal welfare have been named and shamed by campaigners hoping to provoke reforms.
August 5, 2018
Animals could suffer as welfare charities impacted by Covid-19
Animal welfare charities are facing "significant" financial problems in the Covid-19 crisis, which could put animals at risk as services are cut back.
April 16, 2020
Fox hunts accused of killing fox cubs by animal rights groups
Animal welfare campaigners have expressed concern that fox hunts have been illegally hunting fox cubs ahead of new legislation coming into force.
October 3, 2023