Sentence examples for serious welfare from inspiring English sources

Since the Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago, Germany has not only absorbed the former Communist East but also undertaken serious welfare reforms.

EU research has shown there is a steep increase in the frequency of serious welfare problems in "stocking densities" above 30kg (about 15 birds).

He added: "The method of controlled shooting of badgers has never been tested and serious welfare concerns remain about such practices.

The fact that serious welfare breaches were the exception not the norm was not the point, said Marc Cooper, head of farm animals at the RSPCA.

If there are serious welfare concerns, the UK Consulate in New York City (001 212 745 0200) will certainly get involved, but I infer that she is in an unwelcome and inconvenient situation, rather than in distress.

Tail biting is a common and serious welfare problem in pig production.

"The main objective of the card is to address the very serious welfare-fuelled alcohol, drug and gambling abuse, [which] as you'd be aware, is rife in some communities," he said.

Earlier this year, one of them was closed down after serious animal welfare issues resulted in the deaths of several cats".

Predictably, his innovative suggestion has provoked howls of anguish from the unions.Labour has left it late to get serious about welfare reform.

At BAAF John Simmonds agrees, but says a loss of confidence is becoming apparent in social workers and the lower courts about how to proceed in these serious child welfare cases.

"There has been too much focus on restoring public confidence (in the industry) and not enough focus on stopping these serious animal welfare issues," Neal said, adding there was widespread support for banning the industry altogether.