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Equine Welfare: A Resolution Aims to Improve the Lives of Horses, Donkeys, and Mules in Europe
On March 14, 2017, the European Parliament adopted an ambitious resolution on owner responsibilities and the care of equines*. This resolution paves the way for higher standards...
Imported horse meat: A new EU regulation could exacerbate the suffering of horses
Six international animal protection organizations* are calling for a ban on imports into Europe and Switzerland of horse meat from horses slaughtered in the Americas. Backed by...
Research: Chickens are intelligent animals—let's get that straight!
This week, an American scientist published a summary of all available knowledge on intelligence, social behavior, and emotions in chickens. This overview reveals a bird that is...
Surgical castration of pigs: Will Europe succeed in banning this practice by 2018?
The phase-out of surgical castration of piglets in the European Union is, in theory, just around the corner. In two years, this painful procedure is expected to be banned in pig...
Endangered Species: The 17th Conference of the Parties to CITES—A Mix of Successes and Disappointments
The 17th Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wildlife (CITES) was held from September 24 to October 4, 2016, in Sou...
Export of Live Animals: The FVE Once Again Takes a Stand Against Long-Distance Transport
Each year, more than 3 million animals are exported from the European Union to third countries. With more than 80,000 head of cattle last year, France is the leading European ex...
Animal Health and Animal Welfare: WOAH and the OECD Aim to Tackle Future Challenges Together
On September 7, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) signed a memorandum of understanding that es...
Brachycephalic Breeds: The English Bulldog, a Victim of Its Own Success
The lack of genetic diversity in the English Bulldog is a cause for concern regarding the breed’s future. A recent study* of the genetic makeup of 102 registered English Bulldog...
Animal Transport: Brussels Calls for Greater Oversight of Animal Welfare
In a letter* dated June 30, the European Commission draws the attention of veterinarians and exporters to the conditions that must be met for animal transport to third countries...
2016 Ufaw Award: Research on the devastating effects of the “hypertype” in brachycephalic dogs and on canine epilepsy honored
Rowena Packer, a postdoctoral researcher at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), is the recipient of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) award, which recognizes...
Adoption from the SPA: The prohibition on reselling the animal is not an unfair term
The clause included in the contracts that the Society for the Protection of Animals (SPA) requires animal adopters to sign—prohibiting them from selling the animal without the S...
In Berlin, dog owners must now obtain a dog license
In the German capital, prospective dog owners will first have to obtain an Animal ownership license, which is issued following a theoretical and practical test. According to the...
Eurobarometer: An Analysis of Europeans’ Attitudes Toward Animal Welfare
This in-depth thematic study on animal welfare, commissioned and published on March 15, 2016, by the European Commission, surveyed 27,672 citizens from the 28 Member States, inc...
One Health: A First European Law Links Animal Welfare, Animal Health, and Public Health
With some 1,000 amendments and nearly 150 articles, the European Animal Health Law is the result of a colossal and long-term effort. This comprehensive legislative overhaul aims...
Horse Meat: A Latin American Investigation Reveals Unsafe Slaughter Practices and Animal Abuse
A new investigation into the origin of horse meat intended for export to the European Union—primarily via Belgium—was conducted in Argentina and Uruguay in March and April 2015...
Pets: The European Parliament Calls for Stepped-Up Efforts to Combat the Trafficking of Dogs and Cats
On February 25, the European Parliament adopted a resolution to combat the illegal trade in pets within the European Union. It formally calls on the Commission to take measures...
Wildlife Trafficking: Brussels Adopts a Five-Year Action Plan
On February 26 in Brussels, the European Commission presented a European action plan to combat wildlife trafficking, which also aims to strengthen the EU’s role in the fight aga...
Endurance: The United Arab Emirates Signs the Memorandum of Understanding Proposed by the FEI
In light of last year’s abuses, which led to the cancellation of world-class events held in the Emirates and subsequently to the suspension of the Emirati national federation, t...
Electric collars: Fear Is Not an Effective Tool for Dog Training
In response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on electronic dog training aids, which closed on January 29, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small...
Animal Welfare: New Zealand Bans Individual Metal Stalls for Sows
December 3, 2015, is an important date for New Zealand pigs. Today marks the day the ban on crates used for breeding sows goes into effect in New Zealand, following a five-year...
Wildlife Trafficking: Brussels Launches a Future European Action Plan
The Commission is proposing a European Action Plan to Combat Wildlife Trafficking* at the EU level. The roadmap for this project calls for concerted action against this form of...
Bullfighting: 64% of MEPs Vote to End Subsidies for Bull Breeding
On October 28, 438 of the 687 Members of the European Parliament gathered for a plenary session voted in favor of ending European agricultural subsidies for bullfighting. With n...
Animal Welfare on the Agenda of Luxembourg’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union
On July 1, Luxembourg assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months. Eurogroup for Animals promptly published a memorandum on animal welfar...
Stress in Cats: Its Symptoms Have a Negative Impact on Their Well-Being and Health
A team of Spanish veterinarians* examined the stress-related changes in feline behavior most frequently observed in clinical practice. They explored the effects of stress on cat...