Portuguese consider that the welfare of farm animals must improve

Published 2023년 10월 23일

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A Eurobarometer survey conducted in March 2023 found that 88% of Portuguese people believe that the welfare of farm animals in the country should be better protected. This is higher than the European average of 84%, but lower than a previous survey in 2015. The survey also revealed that a majority of Portuguese people call for a ban on fur farming and believe that male chicks should not be killed, even if it leads to higher egg prices. However, fewer Portuguese people consider improving animal welfare in slaughterhouses as very important compared to the European average.
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A Eurobarometer survey reveals that the vast majority of Portuguese people (88%) believe that the welfare of farm animals in the country should be more protected than it currently is. The value is higher than the European average of 84%, but there is a decrease of 6% compared to the last survey carried out in 2015. 91% of Europeans and 94% of Portuguese believe that breeding and reproduction practices must satisfy basic ethical requirements. These requirements include giving the animals sufficient space and plenty of food and water, providing them with environments adapted to their needs (mud, straw, etc.) and ensuring that they are handled appropriately. Analyzing current agricultural practices, 60% of Portuguese people call for fur farming to be strictly banned in the European Union (European average is 57%). Also more than half (53%) consider it completely unacceptable that male chicks should not be killed, even if this could result in an increase in the price of eggs. It is ...
Source: PTvidarural

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