Animal welfare

DENMARK

Denmark will tighten animal welfare control in the pig farms

More than 33% of the farmers were penalized last year for animal welfare violations, says ministe...


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DENMARK

Denmark is pushing for more animal welfare labeled products

From 2020, consumers must also be able to buy milk, veal and beef with the state-controlled anima...


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EU

Romania urged by the EU to halt live animal exports

The country is shipping 70,000 sheep to the Gulf countries despite hot weather conditions.


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UK

The UK reports a further reduction in antibiotic use for pigs

Figures collected using the electronic medicine book (eMB) show that antibiotic use in 2018 dropp...


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DENMARK

Danish Animal Welfare Council gets two new members

Veterinarian Pernille Elisa Hansen and board member of Consumer Council Think and Chairman of Ani...


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NETHERLANDS

PLUS and Vion sets up unique, transparent supply chain

By choosing its own private supply chain, PLUS provides insight into the origin of its fresh and ...


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SPAIN

Spain reduces animal antibiotics use by a third

Between 2014 and 2017, the sales of veterinary antibiotics decreased by 32.4%, according to offic...


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USA

FSIS suspends Idaho abattoir due to inhumane slaughter

Ida-Beef plant in Burley was closed after PETA filed charges for "repeatedly and inexcusably viol...


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DENMARK

1 million animal welfare labeled products sold in Denmark

70% of the Danish consumers are saying that they will pay a little extra if they are ensured that...


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EUROPE

Vion gets level 2 on BBFAW list

The impact of our activities reflects on our farmers and customers, says company CEO.


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