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Developing a working partnership for animal health and welfare
Author(s) -
Tufnell Mark
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.e4792
Subject(s) - animal welfare , welfare , general partnership , animal health , veterinary medicine , business , environmental health , medicine , economic growth , political science , law , biology , economics , finance , ecology
The Animal Health and Welfare Board for England was established last year to act as the main source of advice to Defra ministers on animal health and welfare policy. Its recommendations will affect the health and welfare of all kept animals, including farm animals, horses and pets. Board member Mark Tufnell, whose responsibilities include liaising with the veterinary profession, describes its objectives and way of working