#Act4 FarmAnimals The first meeting at DG SANTE of the pig welfare sub-group of the European Platform on Animal Welfare took place on 26 November in GRANGE (Directorate F). Rearing pigs with intact tails in the EU: progress slow, but Commission increases pressure on Member States 10 December 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals At the first meeting of the EU Animal Welfare Platform’s subgroup on fish, participants agreed to develop general guidance on the handling of fish and on water quality and then to go on to consolidate existing knowledge into species specific recommendations in each area. Government representatives and other stakeholders agree to develop guidelines to improve fish welfare 28 September 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals Eurogroup for Animals launches a new campaign, #StopTheTrucks. It aims to address the many shortcomings of the current live animal transportation rules, which leave many animals unprotected, sick or dead during transport. #StopTheTrucks: End long distance live animal transportation 21 March 2016 Eurogroup for Animals
