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The European Commission adopted the Livestock Strategy to ensure Europe's valuable livestock sector remains strong and resilient in the long term. The Strategy, the first of its kind, sets out actions to help livestock farmers address economic, environmental and market challenges.
Ten years after its adoption, the European Commission has published an evaluation of the EU Animal Health Law. The evaluation and accompanying report highlight the positive impact that the legislation has had in tackling animal diseases, while also presenting areas for improvement.
EU Member States delivered a positive opinion on the first ever feed additive authorisation for insects, based on a scientific assessment carried out by EFSA and a proposal from the Commission.
A new Commission study shows how, as foreseen in the ongoing legislative revision related to the welfare of animals during transport, digital tools can simplify and optimise the work of operators and competent authorities when implementing and enforcing EU animal transport rules.
Today, the Commission publishes the factual summary report of the public consultation on the modernisation of EU rules for on-farm animal welfare.
8 September - Deadline extended for call for tender - Purchase, storage and delivery of live attenuated vaccine against Sheep Pox
Call for tender - Purchase, storage and delivery of live attenuated vaccine against Sheep Pox
The Commission has published a guidance document on measures to prevent and respond to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) with potential zoonotic impact in animals other than birds.
The Commission is inviting citizens, businesses, NGOs and other interested parties to give their input on the revision of the EU’s animal welfare legislation, through a Call for Evidence published today, 18 June 0225.
The Commission is calling for applications from business and professional organisations, organisations from civil society and independent experts from academic and research institutes with expertise in animal welfare, including in the welfare of dogs and cats.