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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 11603
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SECTORAL POLICIES / (ae) animal welfare

Dairy cows well treated in Ireland, says FVO

Brussels, 28/07/2016 (Agence Europe) - The EU's food and veterinary office (FVO) says in a report published on Wednesday 27 July that measures in place in Ireland generally ensure the welfare of cattle on dairy farms.

FVO experts carried out an audit in Ireland from 15 February to 22 February 2016. The aim of the audit was to evaluate the suitability and effectiveness of the measures in place to ensure that cattle on dairy farms are not caused any unnecessary pain, suffering or injury. The...