#Act4 Wildlife Today, the European Commission decided to register a European Citizens' Initiative entitled ‘Save the bees! Protection of biodiversity and improvement of habitats for insects in Europe'. European Commission registers ‘Save the bees!' European Citizens Initiative 15 May 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Leading global experts in udder health from no less than 25 countries are meeting in Copenhagen today to discuss preventatitive solutions for mastitis, ranked by IDF (International Dairy Federation) as one of the most important diseases impacting the dairy sector. Dairy industry meet to discuss how to prevent mastitis in dairy cows 15 May 2019
#Act4 Aquatics For ethical and environmental reasons, raising octopuses in captivity for food is a bad idea. The case against octopus farming 15 May 2019
#Act4 Pets Pet shops and boarding kennels will be licensed and all pets recognised as "sentient beings with intrinsic value" under major amendments to animal welfare legislation tabled in the ACT Assembly this week. Do let the dogs out: Huge fines for pet confinement part of ACT animal welfare overhaul in Australia 15 May 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals A large Ukrainian poultry farm has, because they want to expand, applied for a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Calls against chicken imports from Ukraine 15 May 2019 Dierenbescherming
In a major operation, coordinated by Eurojust, authorities from Romania, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary and Portugal took action against an organised crime group involved in illegal fishing in contaminated waters, tax evasion and money laundering. Eurojust brings down criminal group selling contaminated fish, demonstrating that the EU can implement fishery regulations 15 May 2019
#Act4 Equines Domestic donkeys descended from wild asses, adapted to the semi-arid climates of Africa, whereas domestic horses originate from more temperate areas of Eurasia. Study explores shelter-seeking behaviour of donkeys and horses in temperate climates 15 May 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Ukraine is taking a long time to meet its commitment to align its animal welfare standards with the EU. Could a compromise on chicken breasts be the EU’s chance to push for higher standards to be implemented quicker? Could this be the moment for the EU to accelerate Ukraine’s move towards better animal welfare? 15 May 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals The EU must urgently reform damaging farming subsidies to stand a chance of saving nature, preventing the worst effects of climate change and reviving small farms and our rural regions, according to a new report released today. New report shows €60bn spent on unsustainable farming in the EU 14 May 2019
#Act4 Pets Can trap-neuter-vaccinate-return be a viable solution to the animal shelter crisis in the U.S.? This study finds success at six municipal shelters. Three years, six shelters, 72,970 cats: The "Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return" impact in the US 14 May 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals This audit took place in Sweden from 13 to 17 May 2019 to determine whether the authorities responsible for animal welfare on farms have a strategic approach to enforcement of European Union requirements, whether controls follow "quality management" principles and whether animal welfare indicators are used to measure the severity, extent and permanence of animal welfare problems. DG SANTE audit in Sweden identifies poultry welfare shortcomings despite the country having stricter rules than most EU member states 13 May 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals The Member organizations of the European Coordinating Committee on Veterinary Training (ECCVT) representing academia veterinarians and veterinary specialists organized a joint seminar in Brussels. Vets discuss potential of digital technology in veterinary practice 13 May 2019