UK could ban livestock exports for slaughter after Brexit, says Gove

Environment secretary proposes increasing welfare standards as he launches consultation on banThe UK could impose a ban on the export of live animals for slaughter after Brexit, according to Michael Gove. The environment secretary has launched a consultation into a ban and called on industry experts and campaigners to submit evidence. The consultation will also look at the possibility of introducing higher welfare standards for the transportation of live animals. Continue reading...