Ireland: new extension to deadline for submission of applications under the Sow Welfare Scheme
Sow Welfare Scheme introduced by his Department last July was now being further extended from end-January 2013 to 2 April 2013.
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European Union: sow stall update
According to the updated data, only 10 Member States are now fully compliant with the implementation of the group housing rules.
United States: Iowa launches Farm Animal Care coalition
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.
EU and Brazil sign a Memorandum of Understanding in the area of animal welfare
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.
Sorting by parity to reduce aggression toward first-parity sows in group-gestation housing systems
Sorting by parity shielded first-parity sows from severe injuries caused by mixing-induced aggression.
Immunological castration decreases aggression in male pigs co-penned with females in the late a fattening period
After the second dose of vaccine, pigs penned with entire males had more injuries than pigs in immunologically castrated pens.
Britain adopts zero tolerance policy on sow cage ban
Organisations representing British pig farmers will adopt a policy of zero-tolerance towards retailers, food manufacturers and caterers that flout European animal welfare law.
Germany: decrease in the sows' census
In comparison with May 2012, we see a decrease by 2.7% in the number of sows.
European Union: progress towards compliance with the new sow welfare regulation
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.
Gas alternatives to carbon dioxide for euthanasia: A piglet perspective
The use of nitrous oxide as an anesthetic/euthanasia agent may prove to be affordable, feasible and more humane than other alternatives.
Emergency summit required on pigmeat imports from illegal systems
EU has banned the use of stalls for sows throughout most of their pregnancy from the beginning of the New Year most European countries are not yet compliant.
NFACC statement on the status of the pig Code’s development
It is a tremendous challenge to reach a balance that is good for the animals, achievable by producers and sustainable for the future, in a way that also addresses market needs and expectations.
European Union: better transport conditions for animals, stricter sanctions for rule-breakers
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.
Netherlands: consumers once again increase spending on sustainable food
The highest growth was seen in the meat/cold cuts sector.
Denmark: ambitious plan for animal welfare and for the reduction of the use of antimicrobials
The new rules provide an incentive to make sure that medicine is given only to individual animals in need of treatment.