The Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE) brings together independent people with the relevant knowledge and skills, and senior government officials. The AHWBE makes direct recommendations to Defra Ministers on strategic policy affecting the health and welfare of kept animals in England including farm animals, horses and pets (excluding the welfare of zoo and circus animals).

Defra established the AHWBE in response to the recommendations of the independent England Advisory Group on Responsibility and Cost Sharing published in December 2010.

• Further information – policy background

Further information

• Members
• Members’ portfolios
• Register of members’ interests
• Terms of reference
• Key dates in establishing the AHWBE