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Vested interests versus ‘livestock-bashing? European Parliament comes under fire for watered-down animal welfare ambition
This week, the European Parliament voted to back a report by its Agriculture Committee (AGRI) addressing on-farm animal welfare standards, with a majority of 72% voting in favour of the text.The report looked at the implementation of EU legislation on the welfare of food-producing animals. It supported changes the Commission is making to revise animal…