Brussels, 02/04/2013 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission is currently preparing new guidelines on the welfare of pigs, based on current legislation, good practices that are currently being implemented and the most recent scientific know-how.
An initial draft is expected to be presented in July at the specialist workgroup on these questions. The draft will include incentives for pig breeders to provide their animals with a stress free environment, in an effort to prevent the bites and...