Published in 2020
Study to assess the job satisfaction of Finnish veterinary inspectors working in animal welfare control and to identify both the positive features and the challenges of their work.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Keywords: Human-animal relationships, Stress
Published in 2020
Discussion of the link between sustainable farming and respect for animal welfare standards in poultry farming
Document types: Technical Paper
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords: Societal issues, Welfare indicators, Living environment, Breeding and rearing systems
Published in 2020
Question on transport conditions (duration, feeding, watering, temperatures...) and on the position of the European Commission on the banning of the transport of live animals inside the EU
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport
Published in 2020
Question on the position of the European Commission on revisions to the legislation on the transport of live animals or its prohibition in the EU
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport
Published in 2020
Question on the monitoring of the implementation of European rules on the commercial movement of companion animals
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Canines, Felines
Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport
Published in 2020
Non-binding resolution adopted by MEPs to combat the illegal pet trade
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Canines, Felines
Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport
Published in 2020
Introducing One Health Certified, a comprehensive U.S. animal care program that certifies animal production practices in five main areas: disease prevention, veterinary care, responsible use of antibiotics, animal welfare and environmental impacts.
Document types: Technical Paper
Keywords: Societal issues, Welfare indicators
Published in 2020
Description of the new Danish Animal Protection Act, due to come into force in 2021.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Keywords: Societal issues, Human-animal relationships
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
Published in 2020
Question on the measures that should be taken to ensure that animal husbandry is carried out in a more respectful and reasoned manner.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Keywords: Societal issues, Human-animal relationships, Livestock farming system
