By ursule

[Publication] The practices of animal welfare during transport in third countries: an overview

Publication: May 2021   Short link to this post: https://bit.ly/3vOWs7H Download: English   Executive summary:   Authors: Friedrich Loeffler Institut: Michael MARAHRENS and Isa KERNBERGER-FISCHER Key findings The case studies of Brazil and Australia, two major meat producers, demonstrate that their guidelines, codes of conduct and good practices for animal transport Read more…

By Minerva Studio

[Publication] Preliminary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on European agriculture: a sector-based analysis of food systems and market resilience

Publication: May 2021 Download: English Executive summary: ES – DE – EN – FR – IT At a glance note: English Authors: Arcadia International: Francesco Montanari, Inês Ferreira, Filippa Lofstrom, Cesare Varallo, Simone Volpe, Elta Smith; VVA: Maria Kirova, Axel Wion, Una Kubota; Agroportal: José Diogo Albuquerque Key findings Overall, Read more…

By Nick Fox

[Digest] Study presentation: Transport infrastructure in low-density and depopulating areas

The presentation of the study took place on 10 May 2021 and focused on the following topics: Options and obstacles into defining transport infrastructure in low-density and depopulating areas. Relevant transport policies and projects implemented in these areas. Key challenges and trends concerning the provision of transport policies and infrastructure Read more…

By alexlmx

[Publication] Animal welfare on sea vessels and criteria for approval of livestock authorisation

Publication: May 2021   Download: English   Executive summary:   Authors: Main Authors:  Maria BOADA – SAÑA, Katarzyna KULIKOWSKA Second Authors: Iris BAUMGÄRTNER, Magdalena ROMAŃSKA, Tea DRONIJC Contributors: Nina ENGWALD, Francesca PORTA, Gerit WEIDINGER Revisor:  Xavier MANTECA Key findings Transport of live animals by sea to third countries is an Read more…

By mariusltu

[Publication] Particular welfare needs in animal transport: aquatic animals

Published: May 2021   Download: English   Executive summary:   Authors: João L. SARAIVA, Pablo ARECHAVALA-LOPEZ, María J. CABRERA-ÁLVAREZ Douglas WALEY (co-ordinating author) Key findings: Fish are sentient beings and live transport inherently presents major challenges to their ability to cope with handling stressors and with their environment. Maintaining the best Read more…