Subject: Training

Exploring human-animal interactions beyond academic research: A rapid review of grey literature

Siyu Ru, Daniel Villarreal Hernandez, Szymon Parzniewski, Haorui Wu

Published in 2025

Scientific overview showing that human-animal interactions are beneficial to the welfare of both humans and animals, in various contexts and for vulnerable populations.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories:Canine, Equine, Feline, Birds (excluding poultry)

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Final Report of an Audit of France carried out from 13 to 24 November 2023 in order to Evaluate the Protection of Unweaned Calves during Long Journeys

DG Health - European Commission

Published in 2025

Audit report on French controls on long journeys by unweaned calves, which concludes that the system is generally well set up, but is limited by certain deficiencies (gaps in procedures, control prioritization not always based on risks, lack of systematic follow-up). It recommends improvements to ensure greater compliance with animal welfare requirements.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Bovines

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A Guide on Fish Welfare in Spanish Aquaculture - Volume 4: Welfare of rainbow trout

APROMAR

Published in 2025

Guide published by the Spanish aquaculture industry, describing the good practices to ensure rainbow trout welfare. It proposes specific indicators appropriate to each farming phase, while emphasizing the importance of training, sustainability and a stronger legal framework.

Document Types: Good practice guide

Animal categories: Fish

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L’abattage d’urgence à la ferme : enquête sur les modalités de réalisation et proposition d’un guide de bonnes pratiques

Julia Chapelain

Published in 2024

Veterinary thesis report setting out to design a practical guide to assist veterinarians during emergency slaughter. A need for training was identified among students and practitioners. The guide pulls together the regulatory, technical and economic information required for effective intervention in the field.

Document Types: Scientific work

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

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Order of July 19, 2024 publishing the list of training organizations authorized to deliver continuing professional development training for those working with domestic pets.

L. Maurer

Published in 2024

Arrêté ministériel modifiant l’encadrement de la formation pour l’ACACED

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

Keywords:Animal trade, Education, Identification, Abuse

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A Review of Animal-Based Welfare Indicators for Calves and Cattle

Harris, S.; Shallcrass, M.; Cohen, S.

Published in 2024

Study of calf and cattle welfare indicators, which are classified as behavioral, physiological or physical, and rated for effectiveness, cost and ease of use. These indicators can be used to assess the health and emotional state of a herd. They are also a useful framework for research and welfare improvement in cattle production to meet societal expectations. 

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Animal-based measurements, Welfare indicators, One Welfare

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Assemblée nationale : réponse écrite à la question n°495 : Maltraitance animale dans les DROM-COM

Question: Mme Maud Petit (Les Démocrates - Val-de-Marne (4th district)). Answer: Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry.

Published in 2024

Answer to a question from  a Deputy on the abuse of stray animals in the overseas territories and départements. In it, the government states that it is implementing a plan to improve the management of strays, strengthen synergies between local stakeholders, and support animal protection associations. Legislative measures and awareness-raising campaigns are planned to combat animal abandonment and abuse.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

Keywords:Abandonment, Adoption, Education, Population management, Abuse

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National Assembly: written answer to question n°1282: Animal torture on the islands of Reunion and Mayotte

Question: Mme Béatrice Roullaud Seine-et-Marne (6th district) - Rassemblement National. Answer: Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry

Published in 2024

Answer from the French Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry to a question from a Deputy on  the measures the Government intends to take against acts of animal torture committed on the islands of La Réunion and Mayotte

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

Keywords:Abandonment, Adoption, Education, Population management, Abuse

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Positive welfare in dairy cows: role of the vet

Russell, A; Randall, L; Green, M; Thompson, J

Published in 2024

Article summarizing the tools available to veterinarians to assess and promote the positive welfare of dairy cows on farms.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Animal-based measurements, Societal issues, Welfare indicators

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Enhancing Welfare for Aquarium Fishes with an Ecologically Relevant Environment

Paul Rose

Published in 2024

Article highlighting the importance of  achieving a better understanding of the biology and behavior of domestic fish in order to provide them with appropriate care when raised in aquariums.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Fish

Keywords:Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Enrichment, Housing, Living environment, Socialization

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