The Netherlands: Fine for mixing pigs in slaughterhouse
Enforcement action against slaughterhouses that mix groups of pigs upon arrival at the slaughterhouse will be taken starting August 15.
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Spain strengthens border controls on agri-food exports and imports
The Government has established a common integrated system of official border controls for agri-food exports and imports.
The Netherlands seeks to ban use of electric prods in livestock
The aim is to prevent animal abuse. In practice, electroshock equipment is used too often and not according to the rules.
EESC issues an opinion on animal transport
The European Economic and Social Committee has issued an opinion on the proposal for an EP and Council regulation on the protection of animals during transport.
UK: Export of live animals banned
The legislation delivers on a key manifesto commitment to ban the export of live animals including cattle, sheep, and pigs for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain.
EU proposes new rules to improve animal welfare in transport
The Commission has proposed the biggest reform of EU animal welfare rules during transport in 20 years.
How important is Animal Welfare to Europeans?
Protecting the welfare of animals is essential for Europeans, as shown by the results of a Eurobarometer survey published today.
France presents its priorities in the European welfare review
The European Commission will propose a revision of animal welfare standards in the second half of 2023.
Impacts of Panama Canal drought on global agricultural trade
If the drought continues in the coming months, the impact – including shipment delays and rising costs – would be felt most acutely by agricultural exports transiting from the US (grains and oilseeds).
Missouri makes it a felony to interfere with livestock transportation
The state of Missouri has passed legislation making it a felony to interfere with the transportation of livestock.
New increase in Spain's imports of piglets from the Netherlands
Spain has imported over 14% more piglets from the Netherlands so far this year.
Spain activates temperature control plan during animal transport
This affects movements longer than 8 hours of equids and domestic bovine, ovine, caprine, and porcine animals.
EU: the Court of Auditors questions the rules for transporting animals
The European Court of Auditors has just published a report on the transport of animals within the EU. According to the Court, regional differences in costs encourage the transport of animals in the EU and Member States apply the rules unequally.
The Netherlands tightens regulation on transport of ill, injured animals
This should ensure that the risk of animal welfare violations during transport is reduced.
EU strengthens protection of animals transported by sea
New, more stringent requirements will apply to record keeping, emergency procedures, exit point facilities, and approval of livestock vessels to transport animals.
EU: Live animal transport under review
The objective of the revision should be to facilitate intra-Community trade and the export of live animals but not to prohibit or limit certain types of transport.