As heatwaves hit Britain, spare a thought for farm animals | Letters

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The government’s requirement under the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 to consider animals as sentient beings is not being fully implemented — This could lead to inadequate protection of farm animal welfare during heatwaves.
Farmers might continue to prioritize economic productivity over animal welfare in response to heatwaves — Increased suffering for animals without necessary relief measures.

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As heatwaves hit Britain, spare a thought for farm animals | Letters

Claire Bass says animal welfare is a blind spot for the government. Plus, Chris Phillipson on the libraries operating as ‘cool spaces’, Mick Beeby on lido restoration, and Dr Julian McDonough on NHS pressuresYour article rightly highlights the strain heatwaves place on farming (Adapting to global...

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