EU's proposed new animal welfare requirements threaten the viability of Spain's livestock farming

Poultry farmers, rabbit farmers and pig farmers view the proposal for a European regulatory review of animal welfare with concern since it will require million-dollar investments to avoid reducing production by half. Farmers warn that its implementation will skyrocket the price of meat. With concern and a lot of uncertainty. This is how the livestock sector is experiencing the regulatory review on animal welfare proposed by the EC, which would introduce changes in the way of production, especially in poultry, rabbit and pig farming. A new framework not yet approved - it is expected to be after the European elections. in which demands are established such as the end of production in cages in sectors such as rabbit meat where there is no real and viable alternative. And the concern in the sector is maximum because, from what has already transpired from its content and the recommendations of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the new “European Regulation of the Meat ...