Animal welfare is "essential" for the majority of Europeans, according to the Eurobarometer

Brussels, (EFE).- The protection of animal welfare is "essential" for more than eight out of ten Europeans, according to the results of a Eurobarometer survey published this Thursday. 84% of Europeans believe that the welfare of farm animals should be better protected in their country than it is now, and a similar number (83%) supports limiting the transport time of animals. In addition, nearly three-quarters of the respondents (74%) support "better protection" of the welfare of pet animals in their country. Animals must be protected In the case of Spain, the figures are similar to the EU average, as 80% of respondents believe that farm animals should be better protected, 83% believe that the travel time of live animals should be limited, and 74% also believe that pet animals should be better protected. More than 90% of Europeans believe that agricultural and breeding practices should meet "basic ethical requirements," such as providing animals with sufficient space, food, and ...