Enforcement of animal welfare during transport – Bringing best practices to light

On 29 th May the conference on the enforcement of animal welfare during transport will take place in Dublin.

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FVE Press-release

FVE welcomes the European Commission’s proposals for new legislation in the field of Animal and Plant Health, released today.

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Animal Health Law

Commission has today adopted the new package of measures to strengthen the enforcement of health and safety standards for the whole agri-food chain

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Bees & Pesticides: Commission to proceed with plan to better protect bees

EU Member States voted on the EU Commission proposal to restrict the use of 3 neonicotinoid insecticides, but they did not reach a qualified majority either in favour or against.

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FVE leaflet on Responsible use of antimicrobials in small companion animals

FVE together with FECAVA and the Bella Moss Foundation have developed a poster advising companion animal owners on responsible use of antimicrobials.

Veterinarians care for animals and people “How to use antibiotics responsible: advice for companion animal owners”

FVE Conference on Aquaculture-Final Programme available!

"Caring for health and welfare of fish: A critical success factor for aquaculture". Registrations are open!

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Study and economic analysis of the costs and benefits of ending surgical castration of pigs

The Directorate General for Health and Consumers (DG SANCO) of the European Commission has commissioned the Food Chain Evaluation Consortium (FCEC)...

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Training Masters' Programme

Man-Animal-Food Health: Transdisciplinary Management of Global Health and Nutritional Safety

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New part-time master’s programme on Companion Animal Clinical Science at the University of Copenhagen in English

The programme gives experienced practicing veterinarians access to a unique coherent, ECTS rewarding, university-based continuing education programme.

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European Medicines Agency’s Management Board welcomes new civil-society members

The Board welcomed four new civil-society representatives as full members. Dr Christophe Hugnet from the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe will represent healthcare professionals.

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Commission to issue guidelines on the welfare of pigs

In March 2013, the Commission and stakeholders met in Brussels to discuss how to improve pig welfare, in light of EU Regulation on the welfare of pigs.

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Anthelmintic resistance: FVE recommendations to keep anthelmintics effective

FVE Board met in March in Paris. Among other issues they discussed on the emerging problem of Anthelmintic resistance.

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EPRUMA at the OIE conference

EPRUMA participated in the OIE conference on the Responsible Use of antimicrobial agents in animals that took place in Paris last week.

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Definition of Veterinarian

In last FVE General Assembly, FVE members adopted a paper clearly describing the role of veterinarian for the society.

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Full EU ban on animal testing for cosmetics enters into force

A Communication adopted by the Commission today confirms the Commission's commitment to respect the deadline set by Council and Parliament in 2003.

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ECCVT Newsletter

This is the first ECCVT Newsletter issued.

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European Pet Night 2013

The 9th European Pet Night took place at the Bilbliothèque Solvay in Brussels on 20 February 2013.

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Eu Commission Press Release

Animal Welfare: Commission increases pressure on Member States to enforce group housing of sows

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"Veterinarians vital for animals, vital for people"

Why are veterinarians important? Discover veterinarians' added value to our society.

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The horse list of essential products has been adopted

On 12 February 2013, EU Commission published the Regulation No 122/2013, including a list of substances essential for the treatment of equidae.

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Horse meat fraud

FVE press release on recent horse meat fraud

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CPME and FVE Collaboration agreement

FVE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CPME representing Human doctors. The MoU lays down the key principles of the two organisations close collaboration in the future.

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Launch of the Website

European Enforcement Network of Animal Welfare Lawyers and professionals

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EU's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)

Fisheries Committee approves major reform for "Blue Europe"

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European Parliament resolution of 12 December 2012 on the protection of animals during transport

Better transport conditions for animals, stricter sanctions for rule-breakers

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