Plans are underway to open the world’s first octopus farm in Spain. But can octopus actually be farmed? Our Aquatic Animals Policy Officer, Keri, answers this question in this video. Share the video to help us #StopOctopusFarming!
Eurogroup for Animals
Public Policy Offices
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About us
Eurogroup for Animals is the leading voice for animal welfare at European Union level providing a voice for the billions of animals kept in laboratories, farms and homes or living in the wild. Eurogroup for Animals represents over 90 animal advocacy organisations in Europe and beyond. Since its inception in 1980, the organisation has succeeded in encouraging the EU to adopt higher legal standards for animal protection. Eurogroup for Animals reflects public opinion through its membership organisations’ affiliations across the Union, and has both the scientific and technical expertise to provide authoritative advice on issues relating to animal welfare. We are recognised by the European Parliament and Commission as the leading animal welfare organisation at EU level and represent animal welfare interests on many EU advisory committees and consultation bodies.
- Website
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http://www.eurogroupforanimals.org
External link for Eurogroup for Animals
- Industry
- Public Policy Offices
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Brussels
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1980
- Specialties
- Animal Welfare, European Union, and Advocacy
Locations
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Primary
Rue des Patriotes 6
Brussels, 1000, BE
Employees at Eurogroup for Animals
Updates
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A new addition to the Danish order on the protection of animals during transport sets minimum requirements for the ceiling height during the transport of piglets, which must ensure air circulation and sufficient space for the animals. Well done to our member organisation Dyrenes Beskyttelse (Animal Protection Denmark) for this important step in the right direction!
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Every year in the EU around 7 million animals are used in research, testing & education. With reliable alternative available, we call on the European Commission to establish a roadmap to phase out the use of animals for scientific purposes. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eSz8MXKe
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On #InternationalDogDay, learn more about #dog welfare in the EU. Dogs are much loved in the EU, where some 66 million of them live. On 7 December 2023, the Commission adopted a proposal for new rules on the welfare of #dogs and their traceability, as well as stricter rules to protect them during transport. But this new proposal, while welcome, does not address some key issues. On this special day for dogs, our request to the European Commission is simple. The new proposal must: ❌ Ban the breeding and advertising of dogs with extreme features ✔️ Include stray dogs in the compulsory identification and registration rules 🐰 Extend the proposal to other animals considered as pets To find out more about our work on these issues, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3OJyIMy
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About 60% of dog and cat owners in the EU buy their pet online. We are talking about 4.8 million dogs and 1.2 million cats. And the number is set to grow, as online sales of puppies and kittens are increasing more and more through online platforms and social media. However, this is a big problem and here's why. The online pet trade fuels the illegal pet trade, which is recognised as part of organised crime. Unscrupulous breeders trick and deceive buyers into buying illegally imported animals, mainly puppies but also kittens. This means buying unvaccinated puppies, bred in poor conditions, exported underage to Europe, resulting in numerous medical problems that can lead to behavioural problems in the future, resulting in huge financial outlay, potential public health risks and emotional stress for owners. To combat this problem, the European Commission has put forward a proposal to better protect dogs and cats, which we hope will soon become law. But we, as citizens and pet lovers, must do our part and educate ourselves on the risks of buying dogs and cats online. This post is a start, as it highlights some of the major red flags to look out for. We hope you find it useful. Please feel free to share your experience in the comments as it may be useful to others. And don’t forget that you can always #adopt a pet and give them a second chance to be loved and cared for. #pettrade #illegalpettrade
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Are you in Italy and dream of working in the animal protection movement? Our member organisation Essere Animali is looking for a Public Policy Specialist to join their team in Milan or Rome. Check out the full job description below. #hiring #recruiting
Posizione aperta per Public policy specialist per Essere Animali
https://www.essereanimali.org
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African swine fever, which is not dangerous for humans but lethal for pigs, continues to spread rapidly in Italy. Our member organisation, Essere Animali captured footage of the mass killing of pigs in Lombardy, a region which accounts for about 50% of national pork production, equivalent to over 4 million farmed pigs. The organisation claims that poor management by institutions and farmers associations is causing unnecessary additional suffering to pigs during the outbreak. The scenes they witnessed also demonstrate that national measures to control the disease have been largely ineffective.
African Swine Fever outbreak continues on Italian pig farms
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The transport of animals during heatwaves is beyond cruel. Our member organisation, Welfarm, has launched the "Chaud dedans!" campaign to demand that the French government introduce temperature thresholds for animals during transport. As part of their campaign, they created an app that allows citizens to report live animal transport during heatwaves. You can learn more about the initiative on their website: https://lnkd.in/ebS3BSda
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Less than a month to go until the 2024 European Vegan Summit! 📆 17-19 September ⏰ 16:00-21:30 CEST 📍 Online Full programme covering 12 panel discussions here: http://vegansummit.eu #EVS2024 Green REV Institute
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Let's kick off the weekend with some good news from the previous months! July brought us some great progress for animals, including the temporary suspension of experiments on beagles in Italy, a positive ruling in a court case on mink farming in Bulgaria, and two exciting pieces of news from overseas. Scroll through the carousel for more. Congrats and well done to all our members involved. Aquatic Life Institute GAIA LAV Animals Australia Fur Free Alliance Court of Justice of the European Union