Document type : news item from website of the EURCAW-Pigs
Preview: In February 2020, EURCAW-Pigs (the European Reference Centre for Pig Welfare) published a study on temperature control and space allowances in relation to the welfare of pigs during transport. This study explains the scientific data underlying these two topics in Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations. The review also proposes solutions to existing problems and mentions indicators that can help to identify welfare problems during official inspections and to assess compliance with EU legislation.
Preview : In February 2020, EURCAW-Pigs published a review on temperature control and space allowance in relation to the welfare of pigs during transport. The review explains the science underlying these two topics in Council Regulation EC 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations. The review also offers solutions for existing problems and mentions indicators that can help to identify welfare issues during official inspections and assess compliance with EU legislation.
