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European Commission called on Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Poland and Portugal to take action to address deficiencies in the implementation of EU legislation concerning the welfare of animals.

At the meeting on 30 January, EFSA presented its work in this field and facilitated the exchange of information and experience among scientists and stakeholders.

Sow Welfare Scheme introduced by his Department last July was now being further extended from end-January 2013 to 2 April 2013.

According to the updated data, only 10 Member States are now fully compliant with the implementation of the group housing rules.

The Iowa Farm Animal Care Coalition (IFAC) is designed to answer Iowans’ questions about farm animal care and assist farmers in farm animal care resources.

During the Summit the leaders expressed satisfaction with the signature of the Administrative Memorandum of Understanding on Technical Cooperation in the Area of Animal Welfare.

Organisations representing British pig farmers will adopt a policy of zero-tolerance towards retailers, food manufacturers and caterers that flout European animal welfare law.

In comparison with May 2012, we see a decrease by 2.7% in the number of sows.

According to latest figures on member states’ readiness for the EU sow stall ban, most member states are not yet adapted to the new animal welfare legislation.

The remedy is to enforce existing rules properly, step up inspections and impose more dissuasive penalties on offenders, say MEPs in a resolution passed on Wednesday.