Penrith and the Border

Brexit: How will new regulations affect live animal exports, illegal pet smuggling, and the multi-million-pound equine industry? Transporting livestock, racehorses and domestic animals will be subject to new rules following Brexit. Today, the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has launched an inquiry into how these regulations will impact on animal welfare, disease control and industry interests. The inquiry will look at how a potential ban on exporting live animals for fattening and slaughter would impact on UK farmers, processors and other businesses...