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The Protection of Cats and Dogs in EU Law

The European Institute for Animal Law & Policy

Published in 2026

Publication of a book on the protection of dogs and cats under EU law

Document types: Technical documents

Animal categories: Technical book

Keywords: Abandonment / Adoption, Euthanasia, Population Management, Abuse, Regulations

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Towards Bioethical and Functional Standards in the Slaughter Methods of Edible Insects: A Narrative Review

Sánchez-Velázquez, O.A., Hernández-Álvarez, A.J.

Published in 2026

Review highlighting that the methods used to slaughter insects intended for human consumption affect both their potential welfare and the nutritional quality of the products, but that current knowledge and standards remain very limited.

Document types: Scientific documents

Animal categories: Scientific review / Summary

Keywords: Slaughter, Feeding, Welfare indicator

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Exploring the relationship between whole carcass condemnations and farm animal welfare: A rapid scoping review

Christine Kuo, Emma G. Gardner, Murray Gillies, Marianne I. Parent

Published in 2026

Literature review showing that data on carcass rejection at abattoirs can serve as an indirect indicator of animal welfare, but studies remain largely European and focus primarily on poultry. Their main focus is on links between animal health status on farms and carcass rejection, whereas research on other welfare factors (diet, housing, behavior, transport) is limited.

Document Types: Scientific review

Keywords: Slaughter, Feeding, Housing, Health / Diseases, Stress, Transport

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