Modelling contamination of trucks used in the shipment of pigs infected with PRRS
Under current biosecurity practices, a substantial risk exists for the spread of PRRS virus due to truck sharing.
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Canada: changes to humane transport requirements under the Health of Animals Regulations
These new, stronger regulations include both prescriptive and outcome-based requirements that emphasize and improve the health and wellbeing of the animals during the entire transportation process.
MEPs urge EU states to ensure better care of transported animals
More unannounced and risk-based checks and tougher penalties for offenders. Minimise transport time and transport carcasses rather than live animals. Better enforcement of existing rules, with the help of new technology.
EU: MEPs want to improve transport conditions for animals
More unannounced and risk-based checks and tougher penalties for offenders. Minimise transport time and transport carcasses rather than live animals. Better enforcement of existing rules, with the help of new technology.
Protection of animals during transport within and outside the EU: draft report
The rapporteur Mr Jørn Dohrmann (ECR, DA) presented his draft report on the implementation of Regulation 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport within and outside the EU. The rapporteur concludes that the overall degree of implementation has been insufficient to improve animal welfare during transport.
ATP bioluminescence a means for assessing trailer cleanliness
ATP bioluminescence method can be used as a supplementary tool for monitoring surface cleanliness of transport trailers in a rapid, simple, inexpensive and reliable way.
ASF China: Greater surveillance of means of transport for pigs
The long-distance transport of pigs seems the main reason for the spreading of the disease in China.
DanBred invests in own fleet of vehicles
Pig genetics company DanBred have just invested in a fleet of CFT-vehicles, which is to strengthen the export division and internal logistics within the company.
Brazil: Resumption of the pig sector activity after the drivers' strike
The sector expects the activity to reassume its normal levels in 60 days.
Survival of viral pathogens in animal feed ingredients under transboundary shipping models
Results provide further evidence that contaminated feed ingredients may represent a risk for transport of pathogens at domestic and global levels.
UK: Ban on live animal exports for slaughter explored by government
The Environment Secretary has launched a call for evidence for a potential ban on the live export of animals for slaughter once the UK leaves the EU.
Germany-ASF: The need to ensure effective separation between wild and domestic animals
The transport and delivery routes for livestock production must be closely monitored.
Auditors publish background paper on EU animal welfare measures
The European Court of Auditors is currently examining whether action by the European Commission and the Member States has made an effective contribution to achieving the EU's animal welfare objectives.
Practical EU Animal Transport Guides for cattle, sheep, horses, pigs & poultry now available!
These new guides aim to provide practical advice to professionals to ensure that the animals they transport remain in good welfare.