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Open Consultation Published 24 Feb 2026 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs ↗ View on GOV.UK

Animal Health and Welfare Pathway: mandatory proposals

Seeking views on proposed new measures to enhance livestock health and welfare for cattle, sheep and pigs in England.

Opened 24 Feb 2026
Closed 18 May 2026
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We want to know what you think about proposed new measures to enhance livestock health and welfare in England.

We’re proposing a mandatory:

  • annual Animal Health and Welfare Review (vet visit) for cattle, sheep and pigs
  • annual flock health plan for sheep
  • eradication programme for Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) in cattle
  • control and eradication programme for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) in pigs