Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

BEUC campaigns for clearer labelling on meat

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has launched a Europe-wide campaign, called ‘Where is my meat from?’.

http://www.globalmeatnews.com/Industry-Markets/BEUC-campaigns-for-clearer-labelling-onmeat/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=04-Sep-2014&c=ZlsIu3Xzqrx1LrMZMQO37A%3D%3D

(UK) MPs outline recommendations on religious slaughter

MPS (UK) have made nine recommendations which they believe will help policy makers take more informed decisions on the rules surrounding around religious slaughter.

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/latest-news/mps-outline-recommendations-on-religious-slaughter/66996.article 

Costs of Bedding, Trailer Wash-out and Transport Losses in Market Weight Pigs

Based on 2011 figures, the highest estimate for annual costs of wash-out and bedding to the US pig industry was estimated at $135 million, according to Rebecca Kephart and others in the Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2014.

http://www.thepigsite.com/articles/4715/costs-of-bedding-trailer-washout-and-transport-losses-in-market-weight-pigs

Sustainable Street Dog Population Control in Bhutan

From the beginning, it has been HSI’s intention that our street dog program in Bhutan would eventually become self-sustaining—managed entirely by the Bhutanese themselves, guided by the best practices we’ve been sharing.

Topics: dog population management, stray dogs

http://www.hsi.org/news/news/2014/09/bhutan-sustainable-dog-population-control-090214.html 

European pig farming shame

Illegal pig farming in the EU is now so rife that the industry’s publications are packed with photos of farms clearly in breach of the law.

http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/2014/08/european-pig-farming-shame/

Symposium Explores the Future of Farm Animal Welfare

CABI, together with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), London, held a symposium marking the 50th anniversary of Ruth Harrison’s influential Animal Machines – a book that heralded an entire movement in farm animal welfare and the welfare of animals in intensive production.

http://www.thefishsite.com/fishnews/23709/symposium-explores-the-future-of-farm-animal-welfare

Effects of Transport Time and Location within the Truck on Bruises and Meat Quality of Pigs

A Canadian study indicates that the adverse effects of prolonged transport and low temperatures on meat quality can be aggravated by the location of the pig in the transport vehicle. Skin bruises were more prevalent in the winter than the summer.

http://www.thepigsite.com/articles/4705/effects-of-transport-time-and-location-within-the-truck-on-bruises-and-meat-quality-of-pigs 

Nestlé Announces Groundbreaking Global Animal Welfare Reforms

Nestlé—the world’s largest food company and makers of iconic brands—such as Nestlé Milkmaid and MAGGI—announced an industry-leading animal welfare program that will eliminate several controversial yet standard practices within its global supply system.

http://www.hsi.org/world/india/news/releases/2014/08/nestle-animal-welfare-program-082014.html 

Floor Type Affects Gait Development in Pigs

Changes in the gait patterns of growing pigs is not affected by the floor surface they are reared on.

http://www.thepigsite.com/swinenews/37222/floor-type-affects-gait-development-in-pigs 

Final Report of an Audit carried out in Austria from 25 to 29 November 2013 in order to evaluate the implementation of Council of Europe requirements for Animal Welfare in major farmed species

This audit describes the outcome of a Food and Veterinary Office audit which took place in Austria from 25 to 29 November 2013. The objective of the audit was to evaluate the implementation of measures aimed at the control of animal welfare on farms, in particular farms keeping species included in Decision 2006/778/EC and covered by the recommendations from the European Convention for the Protection of Animals kept for Farming Purposes (hereafter “the Convention”) with particular reference to the farming of turkey, geese and cattle.

Author/Organization: European Commission (DG SANCO)

Year: 2014

Where: Austria

http://ec.europa.eu/food/fvo/rep_details_en.cfm?rep_inspection_ref=2013-6805 

World Vets eNews – August 2014

Contents: 1) A True Island Effort: Colombian Military Works Alongside World Vets. 2) Project Spotlight: Peru. 3) Coming Soon! 2015 Volunteer & Training Opportunities. 4) Leave a Legacy that will Contribute to Animal Welfare.

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs101/1102516343880/archive/1118033351142.html  

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