Brussels, 15/09/2008 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission is due, on Thursday 18 September, to adopt a proposal on animal protection at the time of their slaughter. The proposal, which was prepared by DG Health and Consumer Affairs, also seeks to ensure equal conditions of competition, for abattoirs and other operators involved in the slaughter of animals for agricultural production. It also seeks to encourage innovation in the sector and simplify existing legislation. The proposal will...