Brazil and the UE present an animal welfare cooperation memorandum
The goal of the agreement is to improve the husbandry systems and the level of protection of the animals intended for the production of food.
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European Union: stall ban compliance
13 Member States are compliant: Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
Effects of group size and floor space allowance on grouped sows: aggression, stress, skin injuries and reproductive performance
Although the results definitely support a space allowance of 1.4 m2/sow being too small, it is not possible to give guidance on an actual space allowance at mixing that is adequate.
The influence of a magnesium-rich marine extract on behaviour and welfare in growing pigs
Magnesium supplementation my improve pig welfare.
Nursing behaviour in lactating sows kept in isolation, in acoustic and visual contact
This study tested experimentally whether acoustic contact without any possibility to see other sows is sufficient for a high level of nursing synchronization.
Behavior, production results and meat quality of intact boars and gilts housed in unmixed groups: A comparative study
In the present study, possible differences in behavior, production results and meat quality between entire males and gilts, both housed in single-sex groups but with visual contact to other groups, were investigated.
Jejunal morphology and blood metabolites in tail biting, victim and control pigs
The reduction of blood metabolites in tail-biting piglets may be linked with low nutrient absorption as a result of an impairment to perform a normal feeding behaviour.
United States: new system gives insight into animals' feeding habits
The system, designed to work in an industry setting, includes an ear tag applied to each animal, monitoring equipment and data recording and storage.
European Union: criteria for evaluating studies on stunning methods
EFSA’s Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) has launched an open consultation.
Denmark: improvements in the welfare of pigs
The Danish government has adopted a new package of measures to improve even more the welfare of pigs.
United Kingdom: submission of real welfare assessment becomes mandatory
As from 1 July, data collection and submission of real welfare assessment becomes mandatory for Red Tractor compliance.
Updated scientific evidence on the welfare of gestating sows kept in different housing systems
Recent papers found similar productivity, physiology, health, and behavior among individually or grouped sows during gestation.
Netherlands: several organisations suggest the elimination of tail docking
The Work Group has pointed out that, although tail biting is a complex multifactorial problem, it seems possible to stop tail docking in piglets in the long term.
Chile: new regulations on animal welfare
Last May three new regulations, whose purpose is to increase the monitoring abilities of the SAG (Agricultural and Farming Service) on animal welfare, were approved.
Spain: the External Chair of Animal Welfare has been presented
The Minister of Agriculture, Miguel Arias Cañete, inaugurated last week in Cadiz the External Chair of Animal Welfare, a pioneering initiative in Europe.