Mexico will strengthen animal health and welfare
The SENASICA has launched the “Authorised Responsible Veterinarian” course.
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European Commission organising event about progress on rearing pigs with intact tails
The European Commission is organising a two day meeting from 27 to 28 November 2018, sharing valuable insights from top EU experts on progress with rearing pigs with intact tails and thus improving their welfare.
Denmark intensifies animal welfare for pigs
The increase in fines to pig farms has made the Minister announce an increase in controls in 2019.
Germany: possible postponement of the ban on piglet castration without anaesthetics
The Great Coalition in Berlin has given an answer to the pig producers' concerns and wants to postpone the ban on piglet castration without anaesthetics.
The German farmers are against the new law on piglet castration
Some 1,000 farmers showed their unrest due to the situation in the sector before the seat of the Conference of Ministers of Agriculture.
EU: How to portect animal welfare at slaughter and on farm killing
A series of factsheets in all EU languages designed to help workers in small slaughterhaouses and farmers to better understand and apply the EU legisltation on the protection of animales at the time of killing.
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Switzerland: stricter animal welfare regulations for pig farms
The pig farm operators in the canton of Vaud must fulfil new conditions if they want to obtain financial support from the canton.
Impact of carbon dioxide gas shortages on the British meat industry
Carbon dioxide gas shortages may affect the supply of meat and meat products to UK consumers as it is widely used in the meat processing industry.
EU court condemns Germany for exceeding nitrate limits
The EU's top court has found Germany guilty of failing to combat high levels of nitrate in groundwater.
First EU Reference Center to focus on the enforcement of pig welfare
It will provide technical support & assistance to EU countries to carry out official controls on animal welfare.
The Commission adopts a report on the impact of animal welfare international activities
The Commission has adopted a report on the impact of animal welfare international activities on the competitiveness of European livestock producers in a globalised world.
OIE: new chapter regarding the welfare of pigs
A new chapter regarding the welfare of animals in production systems was adopted for pigs.
New rules for organic production
The approval by the Council of the text of the Regulation allows existing and potential organic producers to plan with confidence and certainty on the basis of new rules.
United Kingdom: record in organic pig numbers
The number of pigs rea red organically saw the largest proportional increase.
Mexico: improvement of animal welfare in slaughterhouses
SENASICA trained personnel from municipal slaughterhouses on Animal Welfare and Good Husbandry Practices.
Denmark: not reduction in the total percentage of tail-docked pigs
The objective of the audit was to evaluate the suitability and effectiveness of the measures in place to prevent tail-biting and to avoid routine tail-docking of pigs.
UK: Ban on live animal exports for slaughter explored by government
The Environment Secretary has launched a call for evidence for a potential ban on the live export of animals for slaughter once the UK leaves the EU.
Results of the animal welfare study in Italian abattoirs
The comparison between countries shows that the assessed Italian abattoirs can guarantee a satisfactory level of animal welfare.
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- Infographics: A Welfare-Focused Fattening Barn in Synergy with a Methanation Unit
France will implement a more ambitious animal welfare policy
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food intends to implement a more ambitious animal welfare policy. Some of the measures are already included in the bill that will be discussed in the Parliament.
Success of the animal welfare meat labelling in Denmark
Many Danes know the animal welfare labelling of pork products. This greater knowledge can help to encourage animal welfare.
USDA withdraws the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices
After careful review and two rounds of public comment, USDA has determined that the rule exceeds the Department’s statutory authority.
EU: Public consultation on draft guidance on stunning methods
EFSA is seeking feedback on its draft guidance to assist applications for new or modified stunning methods to be used at slaughter.
EU Reference Centre for Animal Welfare
After the establishment of the EU Platform on Animal Welfare in 2017 this represents another milestone in the development of high EU animal welfare standards.
Pig producers urged to enter 2018 EU PiG Grand Prix
The 2018 European Pig Innovation Group (EU PiG) Grand Prix is open for entries until 28 February 2018.
Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
