Document type : Notice

Évaluation de l’expérimentation française sur l’étiquetage de l’origine du lait et des viandes utilisés en tant qu’ingrédients

Monika Beck, Patrick van Bunnen, Konstantin Gruev, Jacques Combes, Loïc Schio, Vanina Forget, Jean-Noël Depeyrot

Published in 2019

Evaluation of the roll-out and impacts of the mandatory origin labelling scheme for milk and meat used as ingredients in processed products that was trialled in 2017 and 2018. The assessment was carried out at national level and focused in particular on the cost for the various stakeholders in the sectors concerned and for consumers, as well as impacts on purchasing behaviour. This note sets out the main lessons learned from this evaluation.

Document Types: Opinions

Keywords: Societal issues, Processing

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Illegal trade in pets: MEPs call for a European action plan

European Parliament

Published in 2020

Resolution adopted by the Commission on the Environment and Public Health. To end the illegal trade in pets, MEPs call for an EU-wide action plan.

Document Types: Opinions

Keywords: Societal issues

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Stunning methods and slaughter of rabbits for human consumption

EFSA

Published in 2020

Opinion on the different methods of stunning and procedures for the slaughter of rabbits in abbatoirs and on their risks and consequences for animal welfare. Identification of indicators for unconsciousness and death.

Document Types: Opinions

Animal categories: Mammals

Keywords: Anxiety, Consciousness, Pain, Societal issues, Risk management, Fear, Human-animal relationships, Stress

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Council of the EU conclusions on animal welfare - an integral part of sustainable animal production

Council of the European Union

Published in 2019

In its conclusions, the Council invites the Commission to develop a new EU strategy for the protection and welfare of animals founded on the lessons learned from the 2012-2015 strategy. The Council also encourages the Commission and Member States to launch communications and public education initiatives on the fundamental role of good animal welfare in promoting animal health, food safety and a sustainable agri-food sector.

Document Types: Opinions

Keywords: Societal issues, Human-animal relationships

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Health and welfare of rabbits farmed in different production systems

EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW)

Published in 2020

Scientific opinion on welfare of rabbits, comparing six rearing systems: conventional cages, structurally enriched cages, raised hutches, floor hutches, outdoor/partial outdoor rearing and organic rearing.

Document Types: Opinions

Animal categories: Mammals

Keywords: Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Enrichment, Environment, Housing, Living environment, Breeding and rearing systems

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Scientific opinion concerning the killing of rabbits for purposes other than slaughter

EFSA

Published in 2020

Opinion on methods of killing rabbits other than for slaughter, identification of 14 hazards for animal welfare and mitigation measures

Document Types: Opinions

Animal categories: Mammals

Keywords: Anxiety, Livestock buildings, Pain, Societal issues, Environment, Risk management, Living environment, Fear, Human-animal relationships, Stress 

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The Welfare of Chickens Kept for Meat Production (Broilers)

European Commission

Published in 2000

Report on the welfare of broiler chickens, with particular reference to genetics, space allowances and health problems encountered in production (particularly in fast-growing strains)

Document Types: Opinions

Animal categories: Poultry

Keywords: Animal-based measurements, Enrichment, Housing, Living environment, Stress, Pain, Enrichment, Living environment

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The Impact of the current housing and husbandry systems on the health and welfare of farmed domestic rabbits

EFSA

Published in 2005

Preview:  “In this Opinion, based on the scientific data as well as the experience of the Working Group’s Report we draw some conclusions and make recommendations as well as giving pointers for future research. Overall there is a serious lack of information and scientific studies on the farming of this species compared with other farmed species, particularly on welfare. While there are few data on the types of rabbit farming systems it can be generally considered to be intensive with rabbits being reared in cages rather than being kept in large areas equivalent to a free-range style as with some other farmed species. The Panel recommends that such data be collected.”

Document Types: Opinions

Keywords: Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Animal-based measurements, Livestock buildings, Enrichment, Welfare indicators, Housing, Breeding and rearing systems

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The use of animal-based measures to assess welfare of broilers

EFSA

Published in 2012

Preview: “Animal-based measures (ABM) can be used effectively in the on-farm evaluation of broiler welfare in relation to laws, codes of practice, quality assurance schemes, management and also partly for ante-mortem inspection. Some ABM can also be taken post-mortem at the slaughterhouse. Non-animal-based measures can be used when the association between them and the welfare outcome is strong and when they are more efficient than ABM as a means to safeguard welfare. They can also be useful predictors of welfare in broilers. The choice of animal-based measures will depend upon the specific objectives of the assessment. The full list is comparable to a „toolbox‟, from which the appropriate set of measures can be selected.”

Document Types: Opinions

Animal categories: Poultry

Keywords: Animal-based measurements, Welfare indicators

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