Brussels, 21/12/2005 (Agence Europe) - On 20 December, the European Commission announced its intentions of putting an end to export refunds for live cattle in the near future, notably explaining that the Community market for bovine meat had essentially got back on its feet after the mad cow crisis. It is responding to demands from the countries of the EU, which believe that this decision will help to improve animal welfare. The Commission will put this proposal to the EU management committee...