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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Tesco stops use of Scotland, UK fish farm following allegations by animal welfare charity
Tesco said it suspended its use of a fish farm in Skye, Scotland, the United Kingdom, after an animal welfare charity alleged diseased fish were dumped in a sea loch and live salmon were left to suffocate before being processed.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Indonesia's animal welfare regulation issued, opening wider opportunities for cage-free egg development
The government of Indonesia has officially issued Minister of Agriculture Regulation (Permentan) No. 32 of 2025 on the Implementation of Animal Welfare.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Study advocates for enhanced animal welfare standards in global aquaculture
A new study details the pain that fish suffer during slaughter and offers practical solutions to improve animal welfare in the seafood industry.
Friday, November 1, 2024
European scientists develop AI to decode swine calls, aiding in animal welfare
A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, created by European scientists, is set to assist farmers in decoding swine vocalisations, providing insight into the emotional states of animals and ultimately enhancing their welfar ...
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Likely rise in number of cows kept indoors in UK as 'megafarms' increase, animal welfare activists warned
More cows in the United Kingdom could be kept indoors for the whole of their productive lives, animal welfare campaigners warned, after the BBC found a rise in 'megafarms'.
Monday, July 29, 2024
UK supermarket chain resumes supply from swine farm after addressing farm's animal welfare concerns
Tesco, a UK supermarket chain, has resumed the supply of swine from UK farm Cross Farm following detailed footage of animal welfare issues highlighted by activists, PigWorld reported.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Animal welfare group disputes claims by European poultry trade organisation
Animal welfare group Compassion in World Farming has responded to claims by the Association of Poultry Producers and Poultry Trade in EU Countries (AVEC) regarding the additional costs linked to the European Chicken Commitment, Poultry Worl ...
Monday, May 6, 2024
Denmark sees fewer animal welfare sanctions for pig, cattle herds in 2022
There were fewer animal welfare sanctions concerning pig and cattle herds in Denmark in 2022, according to the country's Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Political parties in Denmark back initiatives for country's first animal welfare agreement
Denmark's animal welfare standards enters a new era as governing parties in the country agreed on 31 initiatives that are part of an agreement known as "Together for the Animals".
Thursday, February 8, 2024
German animal welfare schemes for pigs approved by European Commission
The European Commission has approved — under EU State aid rules — two German schemes with a total budget of around €1 billion (US$1.1 billion) to improve animal welfare standards in breeding of pigs.
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Belgium's label to identify meat products for ensuring animal welfare beyond legal requirements
Belgium's new animal welfare label, "Better for animals", will be launched in 2024 as it seeks to recognise products that make extra efforts for animal welfare beyond the legal requirements.
Monday, January 15, 2024
Denmark launches new animal welfare plan
Denmark's Ministry of Food and Agriculture has launched a comprehensive animal welfare plan with 23 initiatives to improve animal welfare in both production animals and pets.
Thursday, December 14, 2023
UK authorities empowered to issue US$6,300 penalties for animal welfare offenses
In a move to bolster animal health and welfare protections, United Kingdom local authorities are now empowered to issue penalty notices of up to GBP 5,000 (US$6,300) as part of new legislation introduced under the Animals (Penalty Notices) ...
Monday, December 11, 2023
European Commission seeks major update of EU rules for animal welfare during transport
The European Commission has proposed the biggest reform of EU rules for animal welfare during transport in 20 years.
Friday, October 27, 2023
USDA finalises organic livestock and poultry standards for clearer animal welfare regulations
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled the final rule for the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS), providing a comprehensive framework for organic livestock and poultry production, DVM360 reported.

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