The UK Government is set to launch its Animal Welfare Strategy today, setting out new plans to protect treasured pets and much-loved wildlife across the country. Legislation, regulations, and current animal welfare practices need to be reformed, as they have not kept pace with the latest evidence and have led to instances of individuals exploiting loopholes. The Animal Welfare Strategy, launched today by the Environment Secretary, will help fix this and deliver the most ambitious welfare reforms in a generation. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds stated: “We’re a nation of animal lovers. This government is delivering the most ambitious animal welfare strategy in a generation. “We’ve already acted to improve zoo standards, end puppy smuggling and protect livestock from dog attacks. Now, we’re planning to ban caged hens, cruel snares, trail hunting, and curb low-welfare dog breeding.” New laws to prevent inhumane dog breeding These generational animal welfare reforms will end the cruel practice of puppy farming, where breeding dogs are kept in appalling conditions, often overbred, and denied proper care. These inhumane practices often result in puppies suffering from long-term health issues. …