Mixed reaction to European Parliament’s animal welfare vote
The European Parliament’s most recent vote on farm animal welfare has received mixed reactions. MEPs voted on a report addressing EU legislation on the welfare of food-producing animals, which included proposals for new rules for animal transport and slaughter. Compassion in World Farming EU was very disheartened by the outcome. The organisation’s head, Olga Kikou, said that, “The assembly has voted for a report that completely fails to meet its…