United Kingdom: Results of the 2013 animal welfare survey
96% of red meat slaughterhouses and 96% of white meat slaughterhouses were compliant with animal welfare.
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Argentina: new requirements for the means of transport of live animals
The National Health and Quality Service (SENASA) established new technical requirements for the sanitary authorisation of the means of transport of live animals.
European Commission publishes TTIP legal texts as part of transparency initiative
The eight EU textual proposals cover competition, food safety and animal and plant health, customs issues, technical barriers to trade, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...
Effect of feeding on hormones related with feed intake in reproductive sows
Insulin, acylated ghrelin and cortisol could be used as biomarkers to detect situations resulting in a poor energy balance in order to improve handling programs.
Impact of transmammary-delivered meloxicam in piglets after castration and tail docking
This study demonstrates the successful transfer of meloxicam from sows to piglets through milk and corresponding analgesia.
European Union: outcome of a trilateral ministerial meeting on animal welfare
Some member states noted that considering the high level of EU standards for animal welfare, reciprocity should be requested from third countries exporting to the EU.
United Kingdom: Britain gets top rating in world animal welfare index
Britain is one of just four countries to be judged worthy of an 'A' rating in the Animal Protection Index published by the World Animal Protection organisation.
European Union: Agriculture Ministers call for more animal welfare
Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands sign a declaration on improving animal welfare at European level.
Canada: real-world Information to farm operations switching to loose sow housing
The $1.2 million project received $790,000 from the federal and provincial governments and is the largest complete barn conversion in Manitoba.
Effects of trailer design on animal welfare parameters and carcass and meat quality of three Pietrain crosses being transported over a short distance
Crossbreeding appeared to have a greater impact on animal welfare and meat quality than vehicle type, but trailer type may emphasize these negative genotype-related defects.
Analysis of factors associated with mortality of heavy slaughter pigs during transport and lairage
The study assess the effects of the month, slaughter house of destination, length of the journey, and temperature–humidity index on mortality of heavy slaughter pigs during transport and lairage.
Spain: the Spanish Animal Protection and Welfare Association (SEPROBA) has been set up
The goals are to study, promote, stimulate and spread the scientific and technical knowledge related to animal protection and welfare.
China: book emphasizes animal welfare
China released its first animal welfare textbook for veterinary students, a move reflecting the country's rising concern for animals.
Relationships between pig welfare, productivity and farmer disposition
We conclude that actions to improve animal welfare also have an economic impact as they enhance sow production. Good stockmanship and healthier animals result in more piglets born and a shorter reproduction cycle.
United States: pork industry launches new common audit to ensure animal care and food safety
The overarching goal of the common audit process is to provide consumers greater assurance of the care taken by farmers and pork processors to improve animal well-being and food safety.