News
Commission concludes Fitness Check current Animal Welfare legislation
Summary
Subject
Revision EU legislation animal welfare
Target audience
Welfare inspectors, farmers, pig industry, NGO's, public
The European Commission published an overview of the achievements, and challenges, of the current Animal Welfare legislation, concluding that the legislation has improved the welfare of many of Europe’s animals - notably laying hens, sows and calves - including their protection during transport and at the time of slaughter.
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