Husbandry of groups of growing piglets
Space/comfort, after feeding and nourishment, is without doubt a limiting factor for the establishment of a quick, and above all, solid hierarchy.
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European Union - Animal welfare labelling scheme
The Council took note of the presentation by the Commission of its report on options for animal welfare labelling and the establishment of a European Network of Reference Centres for the protection and welfare of animals.
USA - FSIS issues humane handling Directive
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 6910.1, Revision 1: District Veterinary Medical Specialist (DVMS) — Work Methods. This directive provides instruction to DVMSs regarding the work methods they are to use when conducting humane handling verification assessments at both livestock and poultry establishments.
Novus International, Inc. Announces Intent to Acquire Animal Nutrition Division of Albion International, Inc.
Novus International, Inc. announced today its intent to acquire the Animal Nutrition Division of Albion Laboratories Inc, a company based in Clearfield, UT. Terms of the proposed deal were not disclosed.
European Union - The AVA makes a statement on castration of piglets using CO2 anaesthesia
The The Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) position statement on castration of piglets using CO2 anaesthesia is now clear and can be summarised as follows: "with respect to animal welfare and the aim of alleviating pain during and after castration of piglets, carbon dioxide anaesthesia would not seem to be an appropriate or advisable technique".
Sweden - Labelling scheme for pig farms
Sweden's Pig farming industry agreed Friday to introduce a system of certification of pig farms to ensure they follow Swedish animal husbandry laws.
Finland - Improvements in conditions on pig farms
No great changes have been recorded in the number of reports on violations of animal welfare regulations at Finnish farms in recent years. However, the proportion of serious violations has increased.
European Union - Council Regulation on on the protection of animals at the time of killing
The Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 lays down rules for the killing of animals bred or kept for the production of food, wool, skin, fur or other products as well as the killing of animals for the purpose of depopulation and for related operation.
United Kingdom - Wales: Rural development sub-committee
The Rural Development Sub-Committee is undertaking an inquiry into animal welfare and meat hygiene at abattoirs and slaughterhouses in Wales.
European Union - Workshop on pig welfare
The "Workshop on pig welfare" will bring together experts from national administrations, nongovernmental organizations and stakeholders directly involved in the implementation of the animal welfare provisions or interested in promoting high animal welfare standards.
USA - Ohio voters back Animal Care
Ohio agricultural groups scored an electoral victory Tuesday with the passage of a constitutional amendment creating a livestock care standards board and preempting a possible ballot campaign by the Humane Society of the United States.
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EU - Animal welfare labelling: Commission report launches in-depth political debate
The European Commission adopted today a report in which it outlines a series of options for animal welfare labelling, to facilitate an in-depth political debate with the other institutions. The overall goal of policy in this area is to make it easier for consumers to identify and choose welfare-friendly products, and thereby give an economic incentive to producers to improve the welfare of animals.
United Kingdom - FAWC publishes its Report on the Welfare of Farmed Animals
The Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) publishes its Report on the Welfare of Farmed Animals in Great Britain: Past, Present and Future.
Non-fattening ‘doughnut’ for pigs!
Environmental enrichment is an important part of the welfare codes for pigs. Pig’s Donut from G E Baker (UK) Ltd – which trades under the name of Quality Equipment – is a toy designed to help reduce boredom by stimulating play and activity for these animals from weaning through to finishing.