In the framework of its Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission is undertaking a
comprehensive evaluation of the animal welfare legislation. The present Opinion deals with …

In the framework of its Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission is undertaking a
comprehensive evaluation of the animal welfare legislation. The present Opinion deals with …

The focus on animal welfare in society has increased during the last 50 years. Animal
welfare legislation and private standards have developed, and today many farmers within …

Environmental impacts from food consumption are dominated by the consumption of
livestock products. Changes in consumption patterns are necessary to reduce these …

In the field of agricultural policy, farm animal welfare is gaining importance. At the European
Union level, animal welfare policies have been develo** since the 1970s. However …

Simple Summary Farm animal welfare policies are in transition: whereas agricultural policy
is traditionally characterised by strong state steering, market actors are getting involved in …

Decisions made by livestock producers inevitably determine the extent of actual farm animal
welfare (FAW) provision in livestock production. This article identify key issues in the …

Simple Summary In western Europe, national animal welfare legislation since the 1980s in
combination with EU legislation has served to ensure minimal requirements for the welfare …

Societal concerns for the welfare of animals are increasing: a majority of Europeans believe
that farm animals should be better protected. Even so, there is no systematic policy analytic …

Simple Summary This article takes a future focus on the direction in which social forces
develop the market for animal-friendly products in Europe. Although many stakeholders …