Animal Welfare

Last year, two American universities launched the Million Cat Challenge* to reduce euthanasia rates and the number of cats ending up in shelters across North America. Their join...

Three European ministers of agriculture—Christian Schmidt of Germany, Sharon Dijksma of the Netherlands, and Dan Jorgensen of Denmark—met in Vught (Netherlands), on December 14,...

Never before has animal welfare been so much in the spotlight , both in national debates and in international discussions—with varying degrees of success and, above all, with un...

The CGAAER advocates for measures to encourage equid keepers to have their animals euthanized rather than resort to any other solution at the end of their working lives. The arg...

Among the most popular breeds in Switzerland, the French Bulldog is becoming increasingly popular, alongside the Chihuahua and the Yorkshire Terrier, in particular. Last year, 1...

Swiss authorities have passed a law banning hyperflexion following a proposal dating back to 2008. This measure, adopted in October 2013, has been in effect since January 1, 201...