Better welfare for EU farm animals

An EU team examined ways of improving livestock welfare that do not impact the industry’s competitiveness. The researchers concluded that the EU is too heterogeneous for a single policy, although general EU regulations could set a minimum standard.

EU citizens are generally concerned about animal welfare, and most believe that standards have improved during the recent decade. Although 77 % believe that further improvements are possible and necessary, some fear that change may raise costs and disadvantage European farmers.

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