#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 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 AnimalsEU 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? Instead, though, they’re considering lending money to the worst offender. Could this be the moment for the EU to accelerate Ukraine’s move towards better animal welfare? 15 May 2019 Opinion
#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
#Act4 Pets A new law aimed at cracking down on so-called puppy farms in England is being presented to Parliament on Monday. Lucy's Law: UK puppy farm ban set to be confirmed 13 May 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Fears are growing over another potential important drug shortage following the isoflurane scare earlier this year. Anesthetic shortage poses acute welfare impact for farm animals in the UK 13 May 2019
#Act4 Wildlife The move comes as consumers and investors increase scrutiny of the environmental impact of fashion companies across the price spectrum. Gucci and Saint Laurent set treatment standards for cattle, goats and ostriches 13 May 2019