Published in 2026
Regulatory text authorizing two new methods of stunning prior to slaughter for additional categories of animals
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Published in 2026
A meta-analysis showing that organic farming does not consistently have a more positive effect on animal welfare than conventional farming. The results seem to indicate that management-related factors have a greater influence on animal welfare than the farming system itself.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal Categories: Cattle, Goats, Horses, Sheep, Pigs, All Animals, Poultry
Published in 2026
A conceptual article proposing to adapt the concept of emotional balance—based on the balance between positive and negative emotions—to the integrative assessment of animal well-being.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal Categories: Cattle, Goats, Horses, Sheep, Pigs, All Animals, Poultry
Published in 2025
A SCAR study analyzing barriers to knowledge transfer from research to European policy on farm animal welfare. The study makes recommendations for the strengthening of the science-policy interface, particularly in the areas of governance, funding, research, and knowledge transfer.
Document types: Technical Paper
Animal categories: All animals
Published in 2026
Review of European Animal Law for 2025: Progress has been made toward banning fur farming, but protections for certain wild species have been rolled back. 2026 is expected to bring new regulatory developments, particularly regarding the welfare of dogs and cats and, potentially, farm animals.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: All animals
Published in 2026
Study showing that research on farm livestock animals is influenced by a 'pragmatic bias' associated with financial and practical implementation constraints, which limit the knowledge produced. The authors call for more transparency and independence in research, centred on the needs of animals, in order to encourage more deep-reaching welfare improvements.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: All animals
Published in 2026
Survey carried out for the SCAR AH&W Group, identifying Member States' top animal health and welfare research priorities for 2025–2026 . Among priorities identified are a “One Health” approach, disease prevention, welfare indicators, livestock systems, transport, aquaculture, genomic tools, and the impacts of climate change.
Document types: Technical Paper
Animal Categories: Fish, All Animals
Published in 2026
Review examining the mechanisms of musical perception in animals and its effects on their behavior, physiology, and welfare. It highlights potential benefits, including stress reduction, and emphasizes the value of fish as models for studying the evolutionary basis of musical perception and improving animal welfare.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: All animals
Published in 2026
Review highlighting that animal welfare depends on the interaction between individual characteristics and social life. It emphasizes the role of affiliative interactions, sociability, and social skills as levers for improving the welfare and management of farm animals.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: All animals
Published in 2026
Review showing that gender influences attitudes toward animals: women generally express more empathy and concern for animal welfare men. The authors emphasize the importance of incorporating a gender perspective into research and policies related to animal welfare.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: All animals
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