Document type : Technical review

Évaluation de l’impact du PSN sur le bien-être animal-rapport final

EY

Published in 2026

Evaluation of the National Strategic Plan (PSN) from the perspective of animal welfare (BEA), covering the years 2023 and 2024—the first two full years of implementation of the CAP National Strategic Plan (PSN). Analysis of the contribution of CAP interventions to animal welfare, as well as their consistency and complementarity with other relevant measures.

Document Types: Technical review

Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Equines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry

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Sommes-nous les parents de nos chiens ou de nos chats ?

Emilie Dardenne, François-Xavier Roux-Demare

Published in 2026

Article describing the relationships between humans and their pets. Pets play an increasingly important part in French families and are widely viewed as family members. They provide emotional, social, and physiological benefits and contribute to well-being and a sense of security. Relationships with them tend to described as family ties—or even parental bonds—in contemporary society.

Document Types: Technical review

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

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Financing the Transition to Cage-Free Farming in the EU

Godfroy, A., Muro, M., Nadeu, E., Wedl, I., Jadzisnka, J.

Published in 2026

Report providing a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the financing options for the transition to cage-free livestock farming systems at EU level, drawing on scientific data, an analysis of European policies, national case studies, and interviews with industry experts.

Document Types: Technical review

Animal categories:Cattle, Pigs, Poultry

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A Pig’s Tail: How Europe Is Moving Beyond Routine Tail Docking

The Animal Law Foundation

Published in 2026

Report analyzing why the docking of pigs' tails, while banned as a routine practice, remains common in the United Kingdom compared to other European countries

Document Types: Technical review

Keywords: Mutilation, Regulations

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Chiens de race : l’esthétique peut-elle justifier la souffrance ?

Valérie Chansigaud

Published in 2026

Article recounting the history of the selection by breeders of animals with extreme body types and describing the health and welfare issues that result from this.

Document Types: Technical review

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

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Fish husbandry systems: exercise of the EFSA AHAW Network

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Aitana López Baquero, Claudia Millán Caravaca, Chiara Fabris, Yves Van der Stede, Denise Candiani

Published in 2025

EFSA report providing an overview of farmed fish species and farming systems in the EU in order to anticipate future welfare requirements.

Document Types: Technical review

Animal categories: Fish

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The Protection of Cats and Dogs in EU Law – Companion for Life: From Ownership to Responsibility

The European Institute for Animal Law & Policy, Almo Nature, Fondazione Capellino, German Animal Welfare Federation

Published in 2025

White paper on the protection of cats and dogs in the EU

Document Types: Technical review

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

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Souffrance à Vendre - Shrimp welfare in European supermarkets

ICAW (International Council for Animal Welfare)

Published in 2025

Report on the growing awareness of the need to protect shrimp welfare  in Europe, responding to both ethical questions and growing consumer demand, and supported by the scientific recognition of this crustacean's sentience. Progress is being made, with several distributors abandoning the use of eyestalk ablation and adopting electric stunning before slaughter.

Document Types: Technical review

Animal categories:Crustaceans

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Abandoned animals and those who take them in - First study on abandonment and adoption 2025 (Based on 2024 data)

SPA and Affinity Foundation

Published in 2025

Nation-wide study in France by the SPA and the Affinity Foundation on the abandonment and adoption of cats and dogs in 2024.

Document Types: Technical review

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

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Biology, husbandry systems and farm practices for American mink, red and Arctic foxes, raccoon dog and chinchilla kept for fur production - EFSA

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Maria Díez-León, Sabine Dippel, Sandra Edwards, Angela Schwarzer, Denise Candiani, Michaela Hempen, Eliana Lima, Claudia Millán Caravaca, Neil J. Tirchett, Yves Van der Stede, Marika Vitali, Mette S. Herskin

Published in 2025

EFSA technical report updating its 2001 analysis of the welfare of animals bred for their fur (mink, fox, raccoon dog, chinchilla), incorporating recent data on these animals' biology and the production cycles and farming methods used.

Document Types: Technical review

Animal categories: Mammals

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