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As millions of citizens are waiting for the European Commission to deliver the proposals to revise the outdated EU animal welfare legislation, the EU seems to prioritise trade negotiations that are increasingly in a deadlock.

Why trade agreements should not stop progress for animals

The European Commission promised to publish a proposed revision of the EU’s animal welfare legislation this year. But we’re reaching the end of the year with no sign of this desperately needed update. The lives of billions of animals, and the wishes of millions of European citizens are being ignored.

Take action: ask President von der Leyen to deliver the animal welfare proposal

25 September 2023

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LabAnimals

“The history of cancer research has been a history of curing cancer in the mouse. We have cured mice of cancer for decades, and it simply didn’t work in humans.” This statement was made over 20 years ago by Richard Klausner, former director of the National Cancer Institute.

European Day for Humane Science: working hand in hand to transition to non-animal science

22 September 2023

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FarmAnimals

95% of the broiler chickens currently reared on factory farms are fast-growing, selectively bred to reach slaughter weight in just five to six weeks. Their growth rate has a huge impact on their health and welfare. Here’s why the EU must ban fast-growing broiler breeds as soon as possible.

Why do fast-growing broiler chicken breeds need to be phased out?

18 September 2023

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Pets

Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the new scientific opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), but notes that the apparent lack of scientific evidence for common sense approaches prevents further welfare improvements.

New EFSA scientific opinion on the protection of cats and dogs in commercial breeding establishments

15 September 2023

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FarmAnimals

Essere Animali documented serious biosecurity and animal welfare shortcomings in the management of pig culling.

Mass pig culling continues in Italy amid African swine fever crisis

Having collected the required 50,000 signatures in just 24 hours, a Finnish citizens’ initiative calling for a national phase out of fur farming will now go to Parliament for debate.

Citizens’ initiative to ban fur farming in Finland breaks records

An investigation released today has revealed large-scale inhumane conditions at the largest egg producer in the European Union.

Nightmare for animals at the largest egg producer in the European Union

637 stakeholders are calling on the European Commission President to deliver the committed, long awaited animal welfare legislative proposals, to address the inadequate and outdated legislation that fails to protect animals in Europe.

European Commission urged to publish revised animal welfare legislation

Protection for the species is under threat following movement from the European Commission towards a proposal that would downgrade wolves’ status of protection, which could give Member States more flexibility to authorise culling.

Wolves in the EU at risk of having protection downgraded

6 September 2023

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Wildlife

A new scientific briefing paper confirms that attempts to introduce cage enrichment or alternative housing systems as a means of improving welfare on fur farms are doomed to fail, and only a ban is a viable option to ensure the welfare of mink, foxes and raccoon dogs.

Cage enrichment on fur farms is not a viable option

The Scottish government announced its intention to ban the use of snares in Scotland, following decades of campaigning from Scottish animal welfare charity, OneKind.

Scottish Government plans to ban use of snares

24 August 2023

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Why trade agreements should not stop progress for animals

Take action: ask President von der Leyen to deliver the animal welfare proposal

European Day for Humane Science: working hand in hand to transition to non-animal science

Why do fast-growing broiler chicken breeds need to be phased out?

New EFSA scientific opinion on the protection of cats and dogs in commercial breeding establishments

Mass pig culling continues in Italy amid African swine fever crisis

Citizens’ initiative to ban fur farming in Finland breaks records

Nightmare for animals at the largest egg producer in the European Union

European Commission urged to publish revised animal welfare legislation

Wolves in the EU at risk of having protection downgraded

Cage enrichment on fur farms is not a viable option

Scottish Government plans to ban use of snares

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