The European Food Safety Authority publishes its recommendations to improve animal welfare during transport. We welcome the new research but we would have hoped for stronger recommendations given that the evidence of animal suffering is there. EFSA scientific opinions on the welfare of animals during transport 7 September 2022
#Act4 FarmAnimals Roadside checks by Essere Animali investigators document trucks parked in the sun with pigs inside, gasping, visibly out of breath. These are dramatic scenes, but they do not constitute any violation of law, thanks to "an absolutely inadequate EU regulatory system in terms of concretely protecting animals" the organisation states. Roadside checks document transport of live animals in temperatures over 36°C without water 25 July 2022 Essere Animali
#Act4 FarmAnimals In an unprecedented move, a French criminal court has condemned the practice of illegal routine tail docking of pigs and issued a fine of 50,000 euros, including 25,000 suspended, against the owners of a pig farm. Justice is served for pigs as French court case condemns routine tail docking 20 April 2022
#Act4 FarmAnimals The Danish retail chain REMA 1000 will significantly increase sales of pork and poultry raised at the highest level of animal welfare. This is happening through a new partnership with Animal Protection Denmark, in which REMA 1000 is the first retail chain in Denmark to enter a total phasing out of fast-growing poultry. Danish retail chain commits to huge boost in animal welfare 31 January 2022 Dyrenes Beskyttelse
#Act4 FarmAnimals Welfarm is calling for a ban on the castration of piglets in its new campaign launched on November 4th in Paris. Welfarm is calling for a ban on the castration of piglets 19 November 2021 WELFARM
#Act4 FarmAnimals On 17 August 2021, the European Commission adopted the decision to amend the feed ban regulation, allowing insect-derived protein in pig and poultry feed. While the European Commission announced it as a step “in our journey towards more sustainable feed chain”, Eurogroup for Animals believes this decision could lead to false solutions and distract from the urgent need to transform into sustainable food systems. Eurogroup for Animals condemns the authorisation of insect-protein in pig and poultry feed 20 August 2021
#Act4 FarmAnimals In France, many male piglets are castrated to prevent the development of an unpleasant odour (known as “boar smell”) that may occur when the meat of some carcasses is first cooked. Although this practice is decreasing, it remains problematic: it is extremely painful and stressful for the animal. The Bigard group refuses alternatives to castration of piglets 24 June 2021 WELFARM
#Act4 FarmAnimals Today, Eurogroup for Animals’ member Animal Equality Italy released terrible images that demonstrate the multiple violations of animal welfare legislation committed by Zema, a leader in the meat distribution sector in Italy. Shocking new investigation in Italy: Cruelty and violence against pigs at Zema slaughterhouse 10 June 2021 Animal Equality
#Act4 FarmAnimals Djurskyddet Sverige, one of our member organisations, published their own consumer guide, Handla Djurschysst. It is intended for Swedish citizens who want to make animal welfare-conscious food purchasing decisions. Djurskyddet Sverige publishes their guide to help consumers to make animal welfare conscious choices 12 May 2021 Djurskyddet Sverige
#Act4 FarmAnimals Today (15th April 2021), the European Parliament held a three-hour public hearing on the End the Cage Age European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), which was warmly welcomed by the three European Commissioners present during the debate. A large number of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) made interventions and, overall, the ECI received overwhelming support. Time to End the Cage Age - a ban on cages for farmed animals receives overwhelming support at EU Parliament hearing 15 April 2021 CIWF Press Release
#Act4 FarmAnimals Eurogroup for Animals have responded to the European Commission’s proposal to allow the use of insect protein and non ruminant-protein in poultry and pig feed. Eurogroup for Animals recommends the European Commission to not authorise the use of insects for feed 6 April 2021
The Royal Decree requiring the installation of video surveillance cameras in slaughterhouses will be approved by the end of this year. As a result, Spain will be ahead of other European Union countries in approving this animal welfare regulation, as the installation of video surveillance systems in slaughterhouses has previously only been mandatory in the United Kingdom. Video surveillance cameras in Spanish slaughterhouses become mandatory by the end of 2021 18 March 2021 Equalia
