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Friday, January 3, 2025
New website by EURCAW Aqua aims to unite European authorities on dealing with welfare of aquatic animals
The European Union Reference Centre for Animal Welfare in Aquaculture (EURCAW Aqua) launched a new website and digital platform created to deepen understanding, inspire action, and unite competent authorities across Europe around the welfar ...
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, 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 ...
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.
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.
Monday, May 22, 2023
IFA warns of potential soaring chicken prices as EU considers poultry welfare recommendations
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has warned that chickens could reach a price of EUR 25 (~US$27; EUR 1 = US$1.08) if the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) stringent poultry welfare recommendations are incorporated into EU legislat ...
Friday, May 5, 2023
Farming official calls for alliance of Irish, European poultry farmers to keep EU welfare proposals in check
An alliance between Irish and European poultry farmers is critical to counter EU welfare proposals, which have the potential to "close down" the entire poultry industry, according to the National Poultry Committee chair of the Iri ...
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Aviagen highlights commitment to breeding for welfare and sustainability at VIV Europe 2022
Aviagen global specialists and regional customer support teams from Europe, Turkey, the Middle East and Africa (TMEA) look forward to welcoming customers and industry colleagues to stand 11.C010 at VIV Europe 2022.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
EU's Common Agricultural Policy found to help improve animal welfare
The European Commission published a study examining how the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2014-20 contributed to improving animal welfare and reducing antimicrobial use.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Aviagen strengthens European veterinary team committed to bird health and welfare
Aviagen has restructured its longstanding European veterinary team, as part of an ongoing effort to continually strengthen the health of internal and customer flocks.
Monday, February 21, 2022
EU animal welfare legislation not fully implemented, according to European Parliament resolution
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) led by rapporteur Jérémy Decerle expressed that the current EU legislation on the welfare of food-producing animals is not fully implemented in all EU member states.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
EU animal welfare legislation to be revised next year, taking into consideration scientific evidence
The Farm to Fork Strategy announced that the European Commission will, in 2023, revise the EU animal welfare legislation to align it with the latest available scientific evidence to ensure a higher level of animal welfare.
Monday, October 25, 2021
European Commission launches consultation on revising animal welfare legislation
The European Commission has recently launched a public consultation on the revision of animal welfare legislation as part of its Farm to Fork Strategy.
Monday, April 12, 2021
Evaluation of EU's efforts towards animal welfare published
The European Commission has published an evaluation of the "European Union Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2012-2015" to identify the extent to which the objectives have been met.
Monday, December 21, 2020
European Council approves conclusions for EU animal welfare label
The European Council has approved conclusions for an EU-wide animal welfare label, highlighting the overarching objective of improving animal welfare for as many food producing animals as possible.

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