Some Perspectives of the Assessment of Farm Animal Welfare in the European Union

Abstract

This text presents information about the European set-up concerning the animal welfare question in Europe. The importance of the roles of the European Commission (EC) is described through its scientific and ethical committees and in particular the relatively new founded European Food Safety Authority. It further presents some information concerning the research projects on the topic. It also gives some information on the training programs on ethics. The general design of the various scientific reports, which have been published is detailed.