Cattle housing practices often have a negative impact on the welfare of beef cattle, according to an opinion from the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) published on Friday 25 July. These practices include insufficient space for the animals, the use of hard and uncomfortable floors, and a featureless environment devoid of natural stimuli, which prevents cattle from expressing their natural behaviours. These conditions can lead to stress and boredom.
The European Commission has asked EFSA...