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Animals section - News

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New rules to allow safe slaughtering on the farm, in response to increasing demands from farmers

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One Health surveillance is key to prevent virus evolving

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Commission publishes Staff Working Document on the “Dogs and Cats” proposal.

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New EU Reference Centre for the welfare of aquatic animals

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Delay in rise of detections, higher risk still expected in upcoming months.

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The European Commission has proposed new rules to improve the welfare of dogs and cats in the EU, and the conditions for animals during transport. It has also responded to a citizens' initiative to ban fur farming in the EU.

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EFSA recommendation on available vaccines and strategies