EFSA explains animal welfare: Welfare insights on slaughter of pregnant animals
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EFSA’s Panel on Animal Health and Welfare has examined issues surrounding the slaughter of pregnant farmed animals in the European Union. Their scientific opinion – which covers dairy cows, beef cattle, pigs, horses, sheep and goats – gives new insights on how many pregnant animals are slaughtered in the EU, the reasons why they are slaughtered and whether livestock foetuses can experience pain, distress or discomfort.