This publication gathers information on initiatives funded by the European Commission over the last decade regarding animal health challenges. There are some general actions which have been developed for the harmonisation of European funding schemes, for the prioritization of research topics or...

This non-binding guide provides information and examples of good practice in connection with the implementation of health and safety directives, together with other necessary elements such as explanations and practical examples of the hazards and risks during all stages of farming, horticulture...

The present study assesses the impact of the costs crisis of 2007 and 2008. The analysis is made for beef, pig, poultry and sheep livestock farming. Costs and incomes are compared for a panel of typical farms in 6 EU countries. Strengths and weaknesses of main meat farming systems are...

According to the Administrative Arrangement (AA) No. AGRI-2008-02451 signed between DG AGRI and DG JRC in 2008, the final expectation of the GGELS project is a more precise quantification of the greenhouse gases emission (GHG) from livestock production in Europe by considering GHG emission all...

Public support is critical for the incorporation of farm animal welfare (FAW) standards into national food policies. Multiple pathways, e.g., market-based policies, political mandates, and donations to animal charities, exist for the public to influence these standards. The challenge often...

While there has been increased attention to emotions and institutions, the role of denial and repression of emotions has been overlooked. We argue that not only the expression and the feeling of emotions, but also their control through denial contribute to stabilize institutional orders. The...