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<p>In line with our aim to support the highest standards of animal welfare, the Government
launched the Smaller Abattoir Fund on 13 December 2023 to provide £4 million in grant
funding to support smaller abattoirs, with one of the fund’s aims being to help preserve
a sustainable network of local smaller abattoirs, which will in turn help maintain
reduced journey times to slaughter for livestock.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is
also banning export journeys to slaughter through the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports)
Bill which is progressing through Parliament.</p><p> </p><p>We have consulted on a
number of improvements to welfare in transport, such as maximum journey times, space
allowances and temperature ranges. We published the summary of responses and Government
response to this consultation in August 2021. We have been engaging with a wide range
of stakeholders across all sectors on the next steps.</p>
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