Animal category: Cattle

Inventory of the sources of stress and pain associated with the stunning and killing of cattle in France, with and without stunning.

Study to ascertain whether livestock are better able to maintain their individuality when communicating with other members of a familiar group than in other agricultural contexts with positive or negative values.

Preview : “An accurate, automated mastitis diagnosis tool has great potential to aid non-specialist veterinary clinicians to make a rapid herd level diagnosis and promptly implement appropriate control measures for an extremely damaging disease [mastitis] in terms of animal health, productivity, welfare and antimicrobial use.”

Data on controversies surrounding livestock systems and practices, quantification of the reach of debates within the French population and typology of the French public's views

Question on a labelling system for halal meat products of the type used for kosher products, to inform consumers

The Order authorizes livestock producers to employ any veterinary drug to suppress or alleviate pain associated with farm management practices.

Question concerning the non-respect of animal welfare at the Ferme des Mille Vaches and the legal conviction of activists who exposed the conditions on this farm.

Question on the progress of the labelling of products of animal origin in the EU

Article on how to prepare cows for calving

Study to test the effect of housing conditions on animal welfare in loose housing systems for dairy cows in Europe.