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ANIMAL HEALTH
Our objective is to protect and raise the health status and condition of
animals in the Community, in particular food-producing animals, whilst
permitting intra-Community trade and imports of animals and animal products in
accordance with the appropriate health standards and international
obligations.
In 2013, the European Commission has adopted a proposal for a single, comprehensive animal health law to replace the complicated animal health rules currently in place.
Learn about the proposal
Preventive health measures on intra-community trade
and imports of:
Community legislation on animal diseases:
Other activities:
Expert group on Animal Health: Read
ANIMAL WELFARE
The European Commission's activities in this area start with the recognition
that animals are sentient beings. The general aim is to ensure that animals
need not endure avoidable pain or suffering and obliges the owner/keeper of
animals to respect minimum welfare requirements.
Community Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2006-2010:
EU legislation on the protection of animals
Related international issues
Other activities: implementation control of
legislation or scientific advice
Expert Group on Animal welfare: Read
ZOOTECHNICS
Satisfactory results in animal production depend to a large extent on the
use of domestic animals of high genetic quality. The Community's zootechnical
legislation aims at the promotion of free trade in breeding animals and their
genetic material considering the sustainability of breeding programs and
preservation of genetic resources.
Zootechnics issues
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