Brussels, 23/03/2009 (Agence Europe) - The Member States of the EU believe that it is important to "ensure that it is acknowledged globally that animal welfare is an important issue and one of common interest". In conclusions on this subject adopted in Brussels on Monday 23 March, the European Agriculture Ministers urged the European Commission to continue, as announced in its action plan on the protection and welfare of animals, to "support international initiatives to reinforce awareness...