Sickness. Exhaustion. Starvation. Broiler chickens commonly face all of these problems on factory farms, as the way in which they are bred results in a string of health issues that have a major impact on their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. From the immense pressure their rapid growth puts…
The new opinion âScientific and technical assistance on welfare aspects related to housing and health of cats and dogs in commercial breeding establishmentsâ focuses on three aspects; housing, health and painful surgical procedures. EFSA came to the following conclusions:Housing Evidence supports…
We think it is essential to show images that show that, in the face of all the failings of the health authorities and our institutions, in a period of time in which public money has been spent on inadequate measures and biosecurity has not been sufficiently stringent, it is the tens of thousands of pigs…
Turkistarhaus historiaan (consign fur farming to history) calls for a law to ban fur farming in Finland within a reasonable transition period, in addition to rolling out a support system for fur farmers to ensure a fair transition for all.Finnish citizensâ initiatives have 6 months in which to gather…
A documented investigation by Anima International at Fermy Drobiu WoĆșniak, in Poland, has revealed serious welfare issues and irregularities, including injured and sick hens left without treatment and dying in cages. Almost one million hens in cages and tens of thousands in barns are reared on this…
In light of âconflicts with local farming and hunting communitiesâ, The European Commission issued a press release stating that they will collect data until 22 September 2023 on wolf populations and their impacts. This will inform their decision on proposing to downgrade the conservation status of…
The report, which provides an overview of the current standards of housing of animals farmed for fur also examines the scientific evidence on the possibility of meeting the welfare needs of these species, either through enrichment/enlargement of cage systems or development of alternative housing systems.It…
Snares are archaic traps used, in Scotland, primarily to protect birds such as grouse and pheasants from foxes, so there is a surplus of these birds for people to shoot for 'leisureâ. However, snares often trap, injure and kill a wide range of non-target species including deer, badgers, lambs and even…
Thanks to the citizens' initiative, the development of animal-free methods has finally gotten the attention of the European Commission. But if we point the finger at each other, we run the risk that the European Commission will push the issue aside again. It is especially important now to act together…
âThe scale of the problem has still not reached the public and political decision-makers. street cats suffer in secret, their life is painful and short. In order to break the vicious circle of uncontrolled reproduction and stop the suffering, there is an urgent need for a nationwide regulation for…
Coexistence between people and cats has not always been peaceful. Most developed countries promote neutering campaigns in compliance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).There is not single intervention that will work for all situations…
Read the full study here.The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation (EC 1907/2006), which came into force across Europe 16 years ago, is the most important piece of EU legislation to protect human health and the environment from the risks…
Asociatia Toto si Pufi was originally founded to provide dog-assisted therapy and activities for children and seniors. We also focus on animal rights, emergency rescue, adoptions, communication and public education. We work with several organisations, groups, volunteers and partners: together we…
In a significant step backwards, the HLPF removed an explicit reference to the One Health approach for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response strategies, which had been included in an earlier draft. The One Health approach recognises the interconnectedness of the health and well-being of people…
While campaigners welcome the plan to ultimately eliminate animal testing for chemicals and the longer-term proposals to reduce and phase out the use of animals in research and education, outrageously, the Commission ignored citizensâ calls to uphold the ban on animal testing for cosmetics, a ban established…
The stats listed below are from our 2021 No Animal Left Behind report.Across factory farms in the EU, dairy cows commonly suffer from two major challenges: Lameness, which hinders their movements and increases their susceptibility to mastitis and other metabolic disorders. There hasnât been a meaningful …
Several million wild animals are kept in captivity in the 10,000 zoos currently counted around the world. Locked up in enclosures infinitely smaller than their natural habitat, in artificial environments that have little to do with their original savannah or forest, the animals suffer. Many of them…
Following disappointing results for the leading Spanish Socialist party (PSOE) in the May local elections, Prime Minister Pedro SĂĄnchez called snap elections for the end of July. The Popular Party (PP) under Alberto NĂșñez FeijĂło have their eye on victory, but neither the PP nor PSOE are projected…
During the conference, a wide range of speakers from the EU and South America agreed that the EU-Mercosur deal is toxic for indigenous people, workers, the environment and animals, and that the proposed additional protocol offers nothing more than cosmetic, unenforceable adjustments. Furthermore, the…
In addition to all the existing bans on slaughter without stunning, wild animals in circuses, fur farming, street horse racing, force-feeding for foie gras production, rabbits in individual battery cages and compulsory sterilisation of cats, as well as other regulations, the Flemish Animal Welfare Code…
The Industrial Emissions Directive controls emissions from the largest industrial installations in the EU, including a small number of the largest pig and poultry farms. Any installation controlled by the IED is forced to reduce emissions into air, water and soil and needs a permit to operate. With the…
Youâve probably heard the arguments before. White meat âisnât that badâ for the planet. Farming chickens is âsustainableâ. These kinds of claims are commonly touted by industry players who are interested in ensuring the broiler chicken industry continues to grow in Europe and beyond amid…
Find out below why these laws are so important, what impact these two plenary votes could have and what we, along with some of our members, have to say about them. What is the Industrial Emissions Directive? The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) has been designed to stop and/or control industrial…
Following the adoption in March 2022 by the European Commission of a legislative proposal to enshrine minimum standards in EU law on the criminalisation of certain forms of domestic and gender-based violence, to improve access to justice, protection and support for victims, to ensure coordination between…
This landmark move will significantly improve the welfare of the nationâs broiler chickens. Fast-growing broilers cannot live a good life, as due to their fast-growing nature, they suffer from a range of problems from the moment they are born - from injuries to lameness and heart issues. For this reason…
