#Act4 LabAnimals The "CCAC guidelines: Rats" provides information for investigators, animal care committees, facility managers, veterinarians, and animal care staff to help facilitate improvement in both the care given to rats and the manner in which experimental procedures are carried out. New Canadian guidelines say rat cages should be high enough to allow them to stand upright 24 February 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Paris EELV senator Esther Benbassa has drafted a bill for "ethical, socially just and animal welfare friendly" animal husbandry and slaughter. French Senator proposes a law for ethical farming 24 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Exchange of views between the Commission and ENVI Committee on restrictions on the use of lead shot. Commission and ENVI Committee debate restrictions on the use of lead shot 21 February 2020
#Act4 AnimalsEU Last Wednesday, the European Parliament adopted its resolution commenting on the EU’s mandate for the coming EU-UK trade negotiations, reminding the Commission of the importance of ensuring a level playing field when it comes to animal welfare standards. Brexit: EP says no full access for Great Britain if animal welfare is not protected 21 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife The conservation of migratory species of wild animals is the subject of the decision published by the Council of the European Union. EU position to be taken at CoP on conservation of migratory species 17 February 2020
#Act4 Pets A few years ago on a flight from Florida to New York, a small, extremely excited dog confused, entranced and disconcerted my fellow passengers and me. Do emotional support animals serve people's needs - or their narcissism? 11 February 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Carrefour and more distributers join the Animal Welfare Label Association (AEBEA), created in 2018 by LFDA, CIWF, OABA and the Casino group to offer a labeling scheme on animal welfare. Animal welfare labeling is becoming more widespread in France 6 February 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals The European Commission has started sketching the new EU-wide food labelling scheme, expected to be proposed in the context of the new Farm to Fork Strategy (F2F), but the debate over what kind of information to provide to consumers has just started. Commission bemused by consumer information conundrum 6 February 2020
#Act4 Pets Although veterinarians are expected to have the main role in ensuring the welfare of all animals, it has been established that their perception of animal welfare may vary regarding animal species observed. Opinions towards companion animals and their welfare: a survey of Croatian veterinary students 29 January 2020
#Act4 AnimalsEU On February 6, CIWF was auditioned by the Agriculture Committee of the EESC (Economic, Social and Environmental Council). This opinion was presented and voted on yesterday, Wednesday 27 November, in plenary session, by the two rapporteurs. Animal welfare: CESE pushes for labeling 28 December 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals Some rabbit farms are closing : "It is a pet animal" "People see them as pets" - Six out of ten meat rabbit farms are closing down in Northern Italy 24 December 2019
#Act4 LabAnimals Soon fewer laboratory animals will be needed to test whether drugs are harmful to pregnant women. Far fewer laboratory animals needed in the Netherlands due to new rules for pharmaceutical companies 24 December 2019
