Rural and Environment

• New animal licensing regulations to come in to force

  30th August 2021 by Mairi Gougeon MSP

  Statement from Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon on animal licensing regulations to come in to force from 1st September

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• Rural Affairs Minister updates Parliament on proposals to protect the welfare of animals during transport

  15th March 2021 by thomasbarker

  Following closure of the public consultation on the recommendations made by the Farm Animal Welfare Committee in its Opinion on the Welfare of Animals During Transport, the Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment Ben Macpherson has today updated Parliament on the Scottish Government’s current considerations.  Mr Macpherson said: “We understand the concerns raised…

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