Animal Welfare

Cows fed on grass enjoy a natural life and don't consume food that could be eaten by humans (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

How factory farms produce 'ghost' food waste that could feed billions Philip Lymbery

Survey reveals shocking facts about Pancake Day

Joanna Lumley has been a powerful advocate for many causes from animal welfare to rights for Gurkha veterans (Picture: Oli Scarff)

The day I made Joanna Lumley cry – and why it was worth it Philip Lymbery

Deer managers say shots fired at deer using copper bullets are more prone to ricochets than lead

Safety fears over switch from lead to copper bullets for deer culling

Testing on animals like mice should be phased out, Irene Campbell MP argued

'The worst in Europe': Why Scotland must phase out animal testing

Claims have been made that the pigs look more like genetically pure wild boar than feral pigs

Experts working to trap illegally released 'feral' pigs

Learning about the natural world will help children take better care of themselves, the environment and animals like chickens (Picture: Matt Cardy)

Why we need to know more about reality of how food is produced Philip Lymbery

The loyalty displayed by 19th-century dog Greyfriars Bobby has inspired generations of people for more than 150 years (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Modern-day Greyfriars Bobbies can teach humans about loyalty Philip Lymbery

It's time to stop keeping farm animals in cages (Picture: Paco Serinelli)

Eight highlights (and lowlights) about our relationship with animals Philip Lymbery

A wild turkey finds itself in a residential area of Shirley on New York's Long Island (Picture: Bruce Bennett)

Here's why we need to think twice about turkey for Christmas dinner Philip Lymbery

The two lionesses that were rescued from a conflict zone in Ukraine

Lions rescued from war zone arrive at their new home in Scotland

Entrepreneur Deborah Meaden welcomed representatives from 50 companies to the stage to receive Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards (Picture: Jeff Spicer)

Dragon’s Den star hails those saving 500 million animals from misery Philip Lymbery

Superbugs like Staphylcocus epidermidis could kill eight million people a year by 2050 (Picture: William West)

How supermarkets help spread deadly antibiotic-resistant diseases Philip Lymbery

Bryce Cunningham, owner of Mossgiel Farm in East Ayrshire. Picture: Colin Mearns

How a Scots farm where Rabbie Burns ploughed the fields is taking on ‘Big Dairy’

Laying hens are among many farm animals that are still kept in cages in parts of the European Union (Picture: Paco Serinelli)

Biggest-ever animal welfare reform will free 300 million from cages Philip Lymbery

The man had denied being in the area at the time, but he and the dog were recorded on a doorbell camera (RSPCA/SWNS)

Jail for abusive owner filmed dragging XL bully behind scooter

The 11 dogs campaigners believe the council had euthanised (Lost Souls/Facebook)

Council seizes 82 dogs from sanctuary, sparking controversy as 11 put down

The RSPCA is this year backing Guinea Pig Awareness Week, as it deals with a big spike in the tiny critters coming through its doors (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs

Brucella canis can spread from dogs to humans in rare cases (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Explainer Three people in UK test positive for bacterial disease spreading in dogs

Chester Zoo is hiring a zookeeper to look after penguins & parrots - how to apply

Chester Zoo is hiring a zookeeper to look after penguins

The fear in the eye of this lamb seems obvious (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

A nation betrayed as UK backtracks on live animal export ban – Philip Lymbery

The RSPCA has issued a warning after a number of suspected cat poisonings

RSPCA issues warning to pet owners after suspected cat poisonings

Philip Lymbery's dog Duke is a sentient creature and not a pre-programmed automata (Picture: Philip Lymbery)

How my dog taught me a valuable lesson about love – Philip Lymbery

L-R Paloma the horse before and after being rehomed.
Paloma was seized by a Scottish SPCA inspector because she was in terrible condition. She had overgrown feet and was covered in sores because her body was riddled with lice. Worst of all, she was pregnant whilst in this state. Under the care of the Scottish SPCA, Paloma gave birth to baby Beau. They were both healthy and living the best life they could in their stable and field, but they had to wait over 500 days to be rehomed because they were part of a court case. Thankfully, they were both rehomed and are now happily settled with their new owner (Photo: SSPCA).

‘Game-changing legislation will benefit thousands of rescue animals’, says SSPCA

Animal welfare needs investment

The life of a wild salmon is very different to those raised in fish farm cages (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why do we treat fish so cruelly? If only they had fur – Philip J Lymbery

The Nadarra range is made from mohair taken from Polly Reid's own flock of goats and sheep. Picture: Contributed

Aberdeen clothing brand unwraps all-natural faux fur line

Meghan Mackey (centre) receiving some of the donations from Harbro Dalkeith Manager Ian Paterson and retail assistant Abbie Boyd-Ellison.

Dalkeith store's Christmas treat for dogs

Horrific footage emerges claiming to show Scottish shearers 'punching sheep in t...

Scotland's sheep farms meet stringent criteria to qualify for the Scotch Lamb mark. Picture: Alan Richardson, Dundee

Animal welfare pays dividends for Scottish farmers

The penguin parade at Edinburgh Zoo has been a popular fixture there since 1951.

Edinburgh Zoo penguin parade shelved over bird flu scare

SSPCA officers rescue a female mallard duck from a car park. Picture: Julie Bull

No reason for do-little response on animal welfare

Farming: Honesty is key to winning over consumers

Racing: Fatality puts National meeting in spotlight

Michael Kelly: Animal welfare after human rights, not before

Helen Martin: Plenty people would pay for ethical milk

Animal welfare

Letter: Snare trap

Letter: Animal welfare

Rigorous inspections

Animal welfare toughened up

Animal welfare a full-time concern
IT is welcoming news that Lothian and Borders Police have appointed Constable Jim McGovern as Scotland’s first full time wildlife crime officer ("Jim answers ca...

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