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European Commission: Food Safety - http://ec.europa.eu/food/index_en.htm
Includes introduction, animal health/prevention and control of animal diseases, animal welfare, animal feed safety, food labelling and international food safety issues. Special topics of foot and mouth disease and BSE. European Union. |
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European Commission: Organic Farming - http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/organic/splash_en
Official EU site. Includes info on the definition of organic in both crop and livestock farming, organic farming and rural development, the consumer's choice, regulation, statistics and control measures. Also covers integrated farming. |
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European Commission: Animal Welfare - http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/welfare/index_en.htm
Objective, issues, current and proposed legislation, advice, and inspection and control responsibilities involving the welfare of animals on the farm, during transport and at slaughter. European Union. |
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UK - The Welfare of Battery Hens Regulations 1987 - http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1987/Uksi_19872020_en_1.htm
Legislation as to the requirements of battery cages for laying hens. Hansard. |
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UK - The Welfare of Livestock Regulations 1994 - http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1994/Uksi_19942126_en_1.htm
Legislation for the keeping of livestock, in particular laying hens, calves and pigs. Hansard. |