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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...