Swine news - Management

MEPs decided to set up an inquiry committee to look into alleged breaches in the application of EU animal welfare rules during transport within and outside the EU.

Most of the hazards related to welfare of pigs at slaughter are due to inadequate staff skills and poorly designed and constructed facilities. That is one of the main conclusions of EFSA’s latest advice on welfare of animals during the slaughter process.

The EC launches an evaluation, also called the "Fitness Check," of EU legislation on the welfare of farm animals.

For the first time the average pigs born alive per litter surpassed 14 pigs. Live weight and growth rate increased for growing and finishing pigs.

Aimed at managers and staff on pig operations, the guide is intended to help make decisions: which animals should be euthanized and which method of euthanasia to use depending on the type of animal.

The Directorate General for Animal Rights will aim to promote policies for the protection of animals and their alignment with European legislation.

An audit from the European Commission reveals that few tangible actions have been taken to improve compliance with the provisions of the Pig Directive, and to reduce tail biting and avoid tail docking of pigs.

The European LIFE MEGA project aims to develop and prove the effectiveness of an online tool for continuous monitoring and surveillance of harmful emissions from slurry.

Didier Guillaume, Minister for Agriculture and Food, announced 15 measures to combat animal abuse and improve animal welfare.