Defra releases details of £162million budget cuts for 2010/2011
Defra must cut spending by 5.5% but cannot say whether this will directly affect the horse world
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New Defra minister welcomed by countryside and farming groups
The appointment of Conservative MP Caroline Spelman as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has been universally welcomed
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Government publishes details of new animal health body
Details of the Government's plans to separate animal health from welfare are now on the Defra website
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Defra issues animal welfare codes for horse owners
Defra has launched its animal welfare codes, including one offering advice for horse owners
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Defra spends £180,000 on redesigning its website
Defra has spent £180,000 on redesigning its website because it was “too brown” and looked “too agricultural”
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Calls for a horse tax rethink
Horse owners must get something for their money if the government plans to charge them a “horse tax” to pay for unexpected disease outbreaks, argues equine industry
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Defra denies police full access to NED
Horsewatch groups and National Equine Database officials are disappointed that Defra refuses to give police full access to the database
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Microchipping rules clarified by Defra
Defra has clarified that any foal born before 1 July that does not already have a passport will need microchipping, under the new passport regulations imposed on 1 August
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Equestrian industry left out of talks on horse tax
Defra has set up a working group with the farming industry to advise the government on animal health policy — but it is unclear yet whether the horse industry will be represented
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Horse owners' opinions sought on plans for new animal health body
Horse owners are being asked for their opinion on Defra's plans to set up a new body to administer animal health policy
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Horse tax plans under fire at Defra roadshows
DEFRA’s plans for a new independent body for animal health in England have been greeted with concern by owners who attended the first of its “consultation roadshows”
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Horse owners urged to attend 'horse tax' meetings
Horse owners are urged to attend a Defra roadshows to find out more on the Government's plan for a new independent body for animal health
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Last chance to comment on equine passport regulations
The Defra consultation period for comments on changes to horse passporting regulations ends on Monday 2 February
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New codes of practice to help prevent animal cruelty
Defra offers practical advice to horse, dog and cat owners
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Horse industry takes control of National Equine Database
The British Equestrian Federation is to continue the development of the internet-based identification, breeding and competition database
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Horse owners finally get guidance on foot and mouth
DEFRA has at last issued guidance notes to help horse owners caught up in the foot and mouth outbreak
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Riding the British coast and beaches
Riders have until September 2007 to registered their views on the DEFRA website
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No compensation for Hunting Act loss
Businesses and farms dependent on hunting will not be compensated for any financial loss incurred as a result of the Hunting Act 2005
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Spot checks reveal missing passports
Random passport checks carried out by Trading Standards officials have revealed that some horse owners are breaking the law by not owning the mandatory horse passports
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Fell ponies under threat
A new report has shown that Britain’s ancient breed of Fell ponies is under threat. However, an unlikely saviour has been suggested: the tourist
