Published in 1982
Code sanitaire de l’OMSA pour les animaux terrestres pour le transport par voie maritime
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Cattle, Goats, Horses, Mammals, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry
Published in 2025
EFSA project seeking to produce an updated cattle handling pathway during transport and slaughter that would reduce stress, reliance on coercive devices and the risk of injury due to trama or falls. The project demonstrates how compliance with animal welfare standards can be harmonized with operational efficiency, safety, and product quality.
Document types: Technical Paper
Animal categories: Bovines
Published in 2023
Veterinary thesis report on exotic pets (new companion animals) in France. The growing popularity of non-traditional pets raises issues of regulation, animal welfare, illegal trade, and health risks, highlighting the key role of veterinarians and the need to raise public awareness.
Document Types: Scientific work
Animal categories:Exotic pets
Published in 2025
In response to a parliamentary question on the ban on the transport of live animals, the European Commission acknowledges serious animal welfare problems during transport, particularly at borders, and emphasizes Member States' responsibility to effectively enforce existing rules. It highlights immediate operational measures, such as cooperation with Turkey and Bulgaria and the improvement of procedures via TRACES, along with an ongoing legislative review to strengthen animal protection. While supporting the increased use of trade in meat and genetic materials, the Commission takes the view that the transport of live animals remains, in certain cases, necessary for the functioning of the relevant sectors.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Equines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry
Published in 2025
White paper on the protection of cats and dogs in the EU
Document Types: Technical review
Published in 2025
Guidance note on reforming European regulations on the transport of live animals
Document Types: Opinions
Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Equines, Ovines, Fish, Porcines, Poultry
Published in 2025
Results of a scientific survey on dairy calf management in Europe. It suggests that there are discrepancies between research recommendations and current practices regarding milk quantity and feeding frequency, as well as weaning. Legislative or industry recommendations are mainly followed in organic production in a small proportion of countries.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Bovines
Published in 2025
Scientific article analyzing the homepages of German animal welfare organizations involved in the adoption of abandoned dogs from southern and eastern European countries. He concludes that the lack of health information and behavioral descriptions can hinder adoption and increase the number of returns. Failure to comply with legislation can jeopardize animal welfare and increase the risk of illegal trade in dogs.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories:Canine
Published in 2025
Study carried out at an Italian checkpoint (2019-2024) showing that long animal journeys, mainly of sheep from France to Greece, are often associated with welfare problems, particularly in pigs.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Published in 2025
Government answer to a question raised by a Deputy on the urgent need to ban cage farming in France, reminding the government of its unfulfilled commitments and of the strength of public expectations. In it, the government reaffirms its support for an end to the use of cages as part of a progressive Europe-wide approach, based on scientific, economic and social analysis. France will support the transition through the provision of research, aid to farmers and consultation with all stakeholders.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Poultry
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