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Thursday, 20 November 2008 

Going in search of the pet vote You need an active subscription to read this article

The European Parliament comes up with a pet night without pets.

Tuesday, 11 November 2008

Vetting shows European zoos in poor condition

Animal-welfare group says many European zoos are failing to meet standards that are already too low and too vague.

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CLONE ALONE In Europe there is little public appetite for food from cloned animals. REUTERS
Thursday, 6 November 2008 

Will the Commission think twice? You need an active subscription to read this article

Ahead of next week's debate on cloning, scientific and moral questions remain unanswered.

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Thursday, 6 November 2008

Striking a balance between animal testing and research

The European commissioner for research has never wavered in the search to alternatives to animal testing.

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Ban on tests on great apes proposed

Commission seeks to limit animal testing; animal-welfare group urges more spending on alternatives.

Wednesday, 5 November 2008

Thursday, 30 October 2008

Ban on primate testing opposed You need an active subscription to read this article

Research commissioner seeks exemption to ban; animal welfare groups deplore slow progress.

Wednesday, 29 October 2008

EU ups efforts to cut off bluetongue

Commission hopes fresh funds will curb the livestock disease's spread into northern Europe.

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Majority of Europeans against animal cloning

An overwhelming majority of Europeans share the concerns of ethicists and the European Parliament.

Thursday, 9 October 2008

Thursday, 18 September 2008

Commission proposes new animal slaughter rules

EU executive says revisions to 1993 rules should limit the distress and pain inflicted on animals.

Wednesday, 3 September 2008

MEPs move to block cloned food

European Parliament raises concerns about animal welfare, diseases, diversity and the ethics of animal cloning.

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