Whether they bark, meow or squawk, Brits are spending a staggering £750 million on their pets this Christmas. In a survey of 3,230 pet owners conducted…

In direct response to the campaign to enshrine Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty into UK law, the Government has published a draft Bill, which sets…

Angela Smith MP has joined Dogs Trust to host its annual House of Commons reception where MPs were asked to support us in our mission to…

The wettest summer for many years has led to a high risk of liver fluke infection in sheep and cattle across large areas of the UK,…

The decision to extend two derogations for organic pig and poultry for a further 12 months will provide much-needed certainty for the industry, the NFU and…

Former AHDB director of Knowledge Exchange Chris Lloyd has been announced as the new secretary general of the Responsible Use of Medicines (RUMA) alliance. He will take…

People planning to add a four-legged friend to the family this Christmas need to be wary of unscrupulous breeders and sellers, animal welfare Minister Lord Gardiner…

Defra has announced that Christine Middlemiss has been appointed as the UK’s next Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), replacing Nigel Gibbens. Mr Gibbens is stepping down at the…

New research on Britain’s pet owners reveals that pet ownership has tumbled by seven percentage points in five years, with just over half (56 per cent) of…