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<p>We are committed to investing in targeted schemes that support sustainable farming
whilst improving the viability of farming businesses, delivering environmental outcomes
and supporting sustainable food production.</p><p> </p><p>Through the Animal Health
and Welfare Pathway we are providing support directly to farmers in England to deliver
gradual, continual improvement against a series of livestock health and welfare priorities,
including tackling key endemic diseases alongside a range of welfare issues whilst
ensuring that farmers can produce good quality food for the nation.</p><p> </p><p>The
Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill is now awaiting Royal Assent; this will ban
the export of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses for slaughter and fattening from
Great Britain, stopping unnecessary stress, exhaustion and injury.</p>
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