EU: MEPs adopt recommendations regarding animal transport
MEPs call on EU countries to respect animal welfare during transport and to transition to transporting meat and not live animals.
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High-level conference to shape EU animal welfare legislation
Policy options were debated on animal welfare labelling, the phasing out of cages, transport, slaughter and on-farm welfare.
EU: Risk of antimicrobial resistant bacteria spreading during animal transport
EFSA has begun work on a new assessment looking at the risk of antimicrobial resistant bacteria spreading during animal transport.
Netherlands introduces protective measures against ASF from Germany, transport affected
The second cleaning and disinfection was already mandatory for Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Greece, and all third countries.
Feed biosecurity in the manufacturing and post-manufacturing stages. Understanding and managing disease transmission risk during the milling and delivery of pig feed
The mixing of ingredients into feed and the distribution of feed to the farm location where consumption occurs is referred to as the ‘manufacturing and post-manufacturing stage’ of the feed supply chain. This article outlines how biosecurity concepts can be applied to the manufacturing and distribution of pig feed to ensure a pathogen free product is consumed.
UK's first ever action plan for animal welfare
UK launches first ever action plan to improve the welfare and conservation of animals.
ASF risks from feed, bedding and transport: EU publishes scientific opinion
ESFA has assessed the risk of ASF being introduced to non-affected regions of the EU via feed, transport vehicles, and other pathways.
China adopts zoning plan to prevent ASF spread
As African swine fever continues to spread in China, the country has implemented a zoning plan to prevent the spread of ASF and other animal diseases.
Help the EU prepare its assessment on animal welfare during transport
ESFA gathers the views of stakeholders in scientific assessment on the welfare of animals during transport in the EU.
Transport and tail docking of pigs among EU animal welfare priorities
The European Commission has published an evaluation of the "European Union Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2012-2015" to identify the extent to which the objectives have been met.
Spain launches public consultation on animal welfare during transport
Compliance with animal protection regulations during transport must be ensured by all personnel handling live animals.
Aarhus University researchers contribute to EU animal welfare legislation
Three researchers from Aarhus University are part of EFSA’s expert groups, ensuring that research-based knowledge is available when revising the European animal welfare legislation.
Top 10 in 2020
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Historic measure: Quebec hogs will be slaughtered in the United States
For the first time, Quebec pork producers may have to export piglets and slaughter hogs to the United States.
Ontario adopts new law against trespassing on farms
New law protects public safety and the food supply. The Act protects farmers, the agri-food sector, and livestock transport drivers from the impacts of trespassing.
UK consults on ending exports of live animals for slaughter
In the interest of improving animal welfare, UK government unveils plans to end excessively long journeys for animals exported for slaughter and fattening.