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Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban in England
The UK government plans to end live boiling of shellfish and phase out hen cages and pig farrowing crates, aiming to spare over 9 million pigs yearly from CO2 stunning, campaigners said.
- On Monday Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds published an animal‑welfare strategy proposing bans on hen cages and pig farrowing crates in England, calling it `the most ambitious animal welfare strategy in a generation`.
- Among the reforms, ministers propose banning live boiling of shellfish, ending carbon dioxide pig stunning, curbing low‑welfare pet imports, and tightening breeders and rehoming organisations' licences.
- Campaigners note the scale, saying more than 9 million pigs, Seven million hens, and 1.1 billion `Frankenchicken` broilers face welfare risks under current practices.
- The National Farmers' Union warned that imports must meet the same standards to prevent British farmers being undercut, while Downing Street said tariffs will be reviewed to protect domestic producers.
- Ministers plan a consultation in 2026 on trail hunting and require breeders selling three or more litters to undergo inspection, while MPs and industry figures warned enforcement may be difficult.
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