Published in 2026
A review summarizing current knowledge on environmental enrichment, a key strategy for improving the welfare of farmed fish. Its effectiveness depends on the specific context and requires a tailored approach.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Fish
Published in 2026
Review showing that precision farming technologies have significant potential to improve the monitoring and welfare of dairy ewes, but their adoption continues to be constrained by economic, technical, and ethical factors.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Ovines
Published in 2026
Scientific review of knowledge on heat stress in dairy cows. The management of heat stress requires a combination of adjustments to the environment, targeted nutrition, and genetic selection for thermotolerance.
Document types: Scientific documents
Animal categories: Bovines
Published in 2026
Comparative review showing that Zebu cattle are more resilient to high temperatures and disease than European cattle, although the latter are more productive. The authors stress the importance of taking account of climate constraints in genetic selection.
Document types: Scientific documents
Animal categories: Bovines
Published in 2026
New EFSA technical report describing livestock systems, the turkey production process, and the duration of its various stages. In the European Union, the most common housing systems for fattening turkeys are indoor farming with and without outdoor access and/or covered verandas. Breeding stock are kept indoors. In addition, the report describes the management of turkey poults in hatcheries.
Document types: Technical documents
Animal categories: Poultry
Published in 2026
Review analyzing the underlying factors that generate sheep behavior, in order to improve understanding of their biological needs and welfare. The authors stress the role of sensory and motivational systems and the importance of integrating this knowledge into herd management.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Ovines
Published in 2025
Review showing that climate change poses a serious threat to the welfare of mountain animals farmed in extensive systems, with cattle being particularly vulnerable to heat stress and fodder shortages. The study highlights the need for integrated adaptation strategies that reconcile welfare, Adaptation of the animal to the environment, and the sustainability of mountain systems.
Document Types: Scientific review
Published in 2025
EFSA report providing an overview of farmed fish species and farming systems in the EU in order to anticipate future welfare requirements.
Document Types: Technical review
Animal categories: Fish
Published in 2025
Analysis of the literature on economic incentives and barriers to the adoption of animal welfare practices animal welfare the perspective of producers. Costs are a major barrier, while certain improvements to the rearing environment can benefit health and productivity.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry
Published in 2025
A study validating 14 welfare indicators for young bull calves. They are generally reliable and can be used routinely despite certain lmitations on direct observations. To help overcome the latter, a video-based Deep Learning tool has performed promisingly, automating behavioral measurements and enhancing their reliability.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Bovines
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