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Animal health and welfare - Subject Profile
Author: Anna Brand, Alexa Morrison, Ellie Wood
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Published: Thursday 19 Aug 2021 (SB 21-50)
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Introduction
EU exit and animal welfare
Animal sentience
UK Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission
Covid-19 and animals
Domestic animals
Key legislation, roles and responsibilities
Regulation of pet breeding, rehoming centres and animal sanctuaries - 2021 reforms
Dangerous dogs and dog control
Wildlife
Key policy, legislation, roles and responsibilities
Fox hunting
Grouse moors
Beavers
Deer
Seals and acoustic deterrent devices
Farmed animals
Key policy, legislation, roles and responsibilities
Livestock
Aquaculture
Zoos, circuses, performing animals and dangerous wild animals
Animal health
Animals in scientific research
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Introduction
EU exit and animal welfare
Animal sentience
UK Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission
Covid-19 and animals
Domestic animals
Wildlife
Farmed animals
Zoos, circuses, performing animals and dangerous wild animals
Animal health
Animals in scientific research
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