Thank you to the many constituents getting in touch regarding EDM 1582 on banning UK factory farming.
As a rule, I do not support Early Day Motions as they often do not get debated and have no legislative effect.
The government promotes efficient, competitive farming, but does not seek to favour large or small-scale farms. There are a number of different farming systems in use within the UK and farms of all sizes have a role to play in promoting sustainable agriculture. Increasing the size of herds does not necessarily equate to lower animal health or welfare standards. All farms must comply with comprehensive UK law on animal health and welfare, planning, veterinary medicines and environmental legislation. Stockmanship and high husbandry standards are key to ensuring high welfare standards for all farmed animals.
In the UK, we can be justly proud that we have amongst the highest standards of animal welfare in the world. We are developing an Animal Health and Welfare Pathway which will promote the production of healthier, higher welfare animals. Improving animal health underpins the welfare of farmed animals; reduces greenhouse gas emissions; slows the rise of anti-microbial resistance; better protects farmers and the public from the economic impacts of disease; and helps demonstrate a commitment to rising standards of animal health and welfare to our current and future trading partners across the world.
You may also be interested in an earlier post I did on the Pig Husbandry which I have provided on the link below:
https://cherilynmackrorymp.blogspot.com/2021/03/pig-husbandry-campaign-response.html
If you would like to discuss this further or any other matter, then please do not hesitate to contact me.
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