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The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Danish scheme, with a budget of approximately €20 million (DKK 151 million), to support higher animal welfare standards for pigs.
The scheme is aimed at supporting pig farmers in the implementation of preventive measures that reduce the risk of tail-biting among pigs, which results from stress and sub-optimal living conditions of pigs, and that help avoid the need of tail-docking of piglets. The preventive measures supported by the scheme include extra supervision, extra feeding and drinking places, and improved housing conditions.
The scheme will run until 31 December 2029 and will be open to pig farmers in Denmark. Under the scheme, the aid will take the form of direct grants and subsidised services (such as training and development activities) and will cover up to 100% of eligible costs.
August 21, 2024/ European Commission/ European Union.
https://ec.europa.eu
