Page 10 of articles about behaviour-welfare

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 EU Commissioner for Agriculture responds to recommendations regarding environmental and climate challenges, animal health, and animal welfare to improve the resilience of the swine industry.

This should ensure that the risk of animal welfare violations during transport is reduced.

Inspection figures show Danish pig producers have become better at taking care of sick animals.

The published report provides an overview of the situation in the pigmeat market and puts forward recommendations to improve the resilience of the sector.

A Royal Decree modifying several aspects related to animal welfare affecting pig farms has been published by the BOE.

Pig farmers will only be allowed to dock the tails of their pigs if they can provide documentation that they have problems with tail biting and are working to reduce the problem.

Nearly a third of pig herd welfare checks in 2021 triggered a sanction.

The EU Commission has examined the draft law for mandatory labeling of animal husbandry in Germany and has expressed no objections.

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.

The final report and its recommendations will provide a baseline for the sector to meet sustainability challenges whilst ensuring food security.