Q&A on the mid-point review of the EU Strategy for the Welfare of Animals 2012-2015

Europeans care deeply about the ethical treatment of animals and the EU is a world leader in developing and applying legislation to improve animal welfare. Although the EU Treaty recognises animals as sentient beings, animal welfare laws are meaningless without the commitment of farmers, veterinarians, transporters, public enforcement officers, retailers, researchers, educators and citizens. Ensuring the welfare of animals from farm to fork is everyone’s responsibility and the EU supports many innovative programmes for the improvement of animal care.