The Effect of Steps to Promote Higher Levels of Farm Animal Welfare across the EU. Societal versus Animal Scientists’ Perceptions of Animal Welfare

The Effect of Steps to Promote Higher Levels of Farm Animal Welfare across the EU. Societal versus Animal Scientists’ Perceptions of Animal Welfare

Information about animal welfare standards and initiatives from eight European countries was collected, grouped, and compared to EU welfare standards to detect those aspects beyond minimum welfare levels demanded by EU welfare legislation. Literature was reviewed to determine the scientific relevanc...

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Main Authors: Vlatko Ilieski, Hans A. M. Spoolder, Carmen Hubbard, Otto Schmid, Jonathan H. Guy, Paolo Ferrari, Miguel A. Aparicio, Xavier Averós
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
European Union
animal welfare initiative
societal perceptions
standards
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/3/3/786

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