Animal Law News
FDA will not require labeling of genetically engineered food
New rules proposed by federal regulators don't require consumer labeling of many genetically altered animals that are expected to soon reach grocery story shelves as meat, poultry, or seafood.
The proposed regulations govern a wide range of genetically altered animals, including some...more >>
Article Added: 09/2008
Breeding pedigree dogs with deformities that cause suffering - An offence under law?
The inclusion of a duty of stewardship in contemporary animal welfare legislation is a subject addressed in a conference presentation given by Dr Robertson in Sweden. The subject has particular relevance to the concerns expressed by the RSPCA (England) in respect of breeding pedigree dogs with...more >>
Article Added: 09/2008
Commission proposal improves welfare of animals at slaughter
The European Commission recently adopted a proposal for a regulation that improves the conditions for animals at the time of slaughter or killing and ensures that they are humanely treated. To simplify the existing legislation and bring it into line with food hygiene regulations, the proposal...more >>
Article Added: 09/2008
The forensic veterinary pathologist and the courts
How do professionals deal with the diverse and complex field of alleged cruelty to, and unlawful killing of, companion animals, farm livestock and wildlife?
There’s a new book just been released that’s designed to guide veterinarians and lawyers through an array of related...more >>
Article Added: 08/2008
DG of the OIE:
In a world with increasing globalisation, animal diseases can have an enormous impact. Its suprising, but true, that when considering what “animals” we are talking about, its common for people to think in terms of agriculture and overlook issues relating to wildlife, and illegal...more >>
Article Added: 08/2008
Good Eggs in Industry
Retailers are becoming one of the most potent force in setting animal welfare standards and will be the major engine for influencing animal welfare change. They can move faster than Governments, can cut off a supplier’s livelihood by stopping contracts and can ignore international trade...more >>
Article Added: 08/2008
More About UDAW
The Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) has been described as one of the most innovative animal welfare initiatives of the 21st century. It is an international movement involving animal welfare groups, individuals, politicians and otherse campaigning for an agreement to respect...more >>
Article Added: 08/2008
Fiji supports UDAW
Fiji has indicated it will support the proposal of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) being endorsed by the United Nations.
Joketani Cokanasiga, Fiji’s Minister for Primary Industries, said: “Our support for UDAW will serve as a catalyst and give momentum to a...more >>
Article Added: 08/2008
Great for the Apes - now what about the bulls - is the question?
In June 2008 the Spanish commission for the environment, agriculture, and fisheries declared its support for The Great Ape Project. The vote proposes granting rights to life, liberty, and protection from torture to nonhuman primates, specifically chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans....more >>
Article Added: 07/2008
Animal Welfare Legislation
England and Wales are recognised as examples of an increasing number of states who have contemporary animal welfare legislation. While enforcement is widely viewed as a measure of last resort, the fact remains that effective enforcement is a vital part of any legislation.
Under the...more >>
06/2008