Page 13 of articles about behaviour-welfare

The program that went into effect on May 15, 2023 has already tested a large part of the pig inventory.

California’s Proposition 12 bans the sale of pork in the state from hogs born to sows that weren’t raised according to the state’s production standards.

This expansion of the regulations comes at the request of the industry, which is struggling with a lack of veterinarians.

A summary of current state legislation addressing swine welfare in the United States and its implications.

The European Court of Auditors has just published a report on the transport of animals within the EU. According to the Court, regional differences in costs encourage the transport of animals in the EU and Member States apply the rules unequally.

The EU Commissioner for Agriculture responds to recommendations regarding environmental and climate challenges, animal health, and animal welfare to improve the resilience of the swine industry.

This should ensure that the risk of animal welfare violations during transport is reduced.

Inspection figures show Danish pig producers have become better at taking care of sick animals.

The published report provides an overview of the situation in the pigmeat market and puts forward recommendations to improve the resilience of the sector.

A Royal Decree modifying several aspects related to animal welfare affecting pig farms has been published by the BOE.

Pig farmers will only be allowed to dock the tails of their pigs if they can provide documentation that they have problems with tail biting and are working to reduce the problem.

Nearly a third of pig herd welfare checks in 2021 triggered a sanction.