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Equine Health: Software to Detect Signs of Pain in Horses
The University of California (UC Davis) Veterinary School has developed a program to monitor horses’ health that uses computer software to interpret facial expressions of pain....
Wildlife Trafficking: Medicines, Ivory, and Coral Top Customs Seizures in Europe
Brussels is reviewing the major seizures of endangered species of fauna and flora reported by European Union member states over a one-year period, from January through December...
Brachycephalic dogs: The popularity of flat-faced dogs shows no signs of waning in the United Kingdom
Two British studies, conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), examine brachycephalic dog breeds, which face serious health and welfare issues directly linked to their ph...
180 countries adopt the first strategy aimed at advancing animal welfare worldwide
The member countries of the World Organisation for Animal Health have formally adopted a coordinated strategy for animal welfare*, during the 85th General Session of the WOAH in...
Pregnancy and Slaughterhouses: EFSA Weighs In on the Issue of Slaughtering Pregnant Animals in Europe
In the European Union, according to experts at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), on average 3% of dairy cows, 1.5% of beef cattle, 0.5% of pigs, 0.8% of sheep, and 0.2%...
Europe: Moving Toward a Ban on Wild Animals in Circus Performances
A conference*, organized in part by the Eurogroup for Animals at the European Parliament on March 28, sent a clear message to the European Union: traditional circuses featuring...