The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) codes of recommendations for the welfare of livestock

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) codes of recommendations for the welfare of livestock

DEFRA has produced a number of documents relating to animal welfare. Titles include:

• Laying Hens;

• The Welfare of Hens in Free Range Systems;

• Explanatory Leaflet on EC Egg Marketing Standards Regulations.

They are available from DEFRA Publications, Admail 6000, London, SW1A 2XX. Telephone 0845 955 6000.