The current regulations are not sufficient to ensure good animal welfare in Danish pigsties, according to criticism from the Danish Animal Ethics Council. (Archive photo). Photo: Asger Ladefoged/Ritzau Scanpix
Animal ethics council sees little improvement in pig welfare
The Danish Council on Animal Ethics criticizes the conditions in Denmark’s pig production, noting that minimum animal welfare law requirements are insufficient. Chair Bengt Holst states that despite years of debate, expected improvements have not materialized, with significant welfare challenges...
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