Small-scale pig keeping: pig transport regulations in the UK
Published in 2019
Summary of UK legislation concerning respect for animal welfare during transport
Document types: Technical Paper
Keywords: Transport
Subject: Regulations
Stunning methods and slaughter of rabbits for human consumption
Published in 2020
Opinion on the different methods of stunning and procedures for the slaughter of rabbits in abbatoirs and on their risks and consequences for animal welfare. Identification of indicators for unconsciousness and death.
Document Types: Opinions
Animal categories: Mammals
Keywords: Anxiety, Consciousness, Pain, Societal issues, Risk management, Fear, Human-animal relationships, Stress
Council of the EU conclusions on animal welfare - an integral part of sustainable animal production
Published in 2019
In its conclusions, the Council invites the Commission to develop a new EU strategy for the protection and welfare of animals founded on the lessons learned from the 2012-2015 strategy. The Council also encourages the Commission and Member States to launch communications and public education initiatives on the fundamental role of good animal welfare in promoting animal health, food safety and a sustainable agri-food sector.
Document Types: Opinions
Keywords: Societal issues, Human-animal relationships
Scientific opinion concerning the killing of rabbits for purposes other than slaughter
Published in 2020
Opinion on methods of killing rabbits other than for slaughter, identification of 14 hazards for animal welfare and mitigation measures
Document Types: Opinions
Animal categories: Mammals
Keywords: Anxiety, Livestock buildings, Pain, Societal issues, Environment, Risk management, Living environment, Fear, Human-animal relationships, Stress
French Assemblée Nationale - Written answer to Question No. 24860: Meilleure prise en compte du bien-être des volailles
Published in 2020
Answer to a question on the degree to which EFSA's proposals to improve the welfare of poultry at slaughter are taken into consideration
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords: Anxiety, Consciousness, Pain, Societal issues, Fear, Stress
EU Council conclusions on animal welfare - an integral part of sustainable animal production
Published in 2019
EU Council recommendations for a new strategy for animal protection and welfare as an integral part of sustainable animal production
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Keywords: Societal issues, Environment, Human-animal relationships
Bien dans son corps, bien dans sa tête : qu’est ce que le bien-être du cheval?
Published in 2017
Whether you are a rider, breeder, teacher or horse owner, you will find everything on horse welfare in this "go-to" text from the French Horse and Riding Institute. Nowadays, there is a real awareness of welfare issues for animals, and the horse is no exception to this. What is currently considered to be good or bad practice? What scientific evidence is there? What might future developments look like and what are the regulations? In order to answer these questions, this book offers the reader information that is informed by science and presented in a form that can be understood and used by both professionals and amateurs. With a context-setting preface and introduction written by Axel Kahn and Sylvie Brunel, the wealth of bibliographical research carried out by Christine Briant and her team makes it possible to grasp the concept of equine welfare (including that of donkeys and ponies), and to apply it to feeding, housing, health and behaviour.
Document Types: Scientific work
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords: Animal-based measurements, Anxiety, Learning, Training, Livestock buildings, Pain, Enrichment, Welfare indicators, Housing, Restraint equipment, Memory, Living environment, Fear, Cognitive processes, Human-animal relationships, Stress, Livestock farming system, Transport, Vocalisation
Vers une nouvelle approche du contrôle du bien-être animal : exemple des Guides de Bonne Pratique en animaleries du commerce. Veterinary thesis
Published in 2018
History of the implementation of French pet shop regulation from the 1999 Law onwards, including the Legeay and Fontbonne reports and the recent 2014 decrees and Anses Opinion on the Good Practice Guidance project set up by the industry.
Document Types: Technical work
Animal categories: Canines, Felines
Keywords: Societal issues, Human-animal relationships
Livre Blanc: le bien-être de l’animal de compagnie
Published in 2019
To improve understanding of the needs and expectations of pets and awareness of their emotions, encourage the veterinary profession to engage as stakeholders in this societal issue, and to produce a consultative document for practitioners.
Document Types: Technical work
Animal categories: Canines, Felines, Exotic pets
Keywords: Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Adaptation of the environment to the animal, Animal-based measurements, Anxiety, Consciousness, Pain, Societal issues, Enrichment, Welfare indicators, Fear, Cognitive processes, Stress, Vocalisation
Animal Transport Guides Project Consortium (2017-rev1 May 2018). "Guide to Good Practice for Poultry Transport"
Published in 2018
This Guide to Good Practice is intended to improve animal welfare during transport by providing practical tools to meet regulatory requirements while suggesting improvements in practice that go beyond the legislation.
The practices in this guide are based on scientific knowledge and publications and on experience and information gathered from stakeholders. No distinction is made between different types of knowledge producer unless this is considered necessary for a better understanding or verification of the source. Its contents may be used to develop company-specific guidelines or Standard Operating Procedures for transporters or other stakeholders, or as a reference source for practical transport management that respects animal welfare.
Document Types: Good practice guide
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords: Transport
