Subject: Law/Regulation

Equine welfare: FEI welcomes COFICHEV reports

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Online course in English from the Fédération équestre internationale in 5 parts: the social license to operate and its importance; terms used in discussions on ethics and welfare and what they mean; the duty of care and what it entails; the five freedoms and five areas of animal welfare; how to assess a horse's welfare.

Les chiens catégorisés sont plus méchants que les autres, VRAI ou FAUX ?

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Dossier on the French Law of January 6, 1999 on the categorization of attack dogs and guard and/or defense dogs, the absence of a link between breed profiles and aggressiveness, and factors that affect agressiveness such as training or the dog's level of welfare.

Détenir correctement les poules – Un enclos approprié, une alimentation adaptée, des conseils santé pratiques

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Leaflet for the use of private chicken owners in Switzerland. It provides information on the regulations, and on hens' physiological and behavioral needs in terms of improving their  health and welfare.

Transport d'animaux vivants - Memento de la réglementation : un guide pour le contrôle sur route

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Practical guide to European transport regulations, infringements and penalties by species, and various associated official documents. Containing numerous diagrams and illustrations.

Animaux de compagnie, équidés… Tout savoir sur le certificat d’engagement et de connaissance

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Document from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty pulling together all the information on the certificate of commitment and knowledge for keepers of equids required by the French law to combat animal abuse of November 30, 2021 and specified in its first implementing Decree of July 18, 2022.

Let stray cats live their lives, TRUE or FALSE?

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File defining a stray cat, the impact of stray cats on their mental state, public health and Adaptation of the animal to the environment, who is responsible for a stray cat, and what to do if one is found.

Pet identification, a legal obligation that protects pets

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Information from the French Ministry of Agriculture on identification methods for domestic carnivores, the reasons for identifying your pet, and the age at which it should be identified.

Welfare of calves on farm

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Infographic in English presenting the main recommendations of the EFSA 2023 opinion on calves on farms

Maltraitance animale : comment la signaler et quelles sont les sanctions encourues ?

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Article and audio version defining animal abuse and giving practical information on what to do if you notice animal abuse.

Le bien-être des animaux et des éleveurs, un enjeu clé pour l’avenir de l’élevage

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Booklet presenting the definition of animal welfare, which has become a societal concern, the main Subjects of work around this notion, and the activities of agricultural technical institutes in this area. It includes a timeline of BEA regulations in France and Europe.