Majority of Europeans against animal cloning

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

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.

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Animal welfare

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.

Thursday, 24 July 2008

EU scientists express doubts about animal cloning

Cloned animals do not pose known health risks, but are themselves very unhealthy, review finds.

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Animal welfare

Commission proposes ban on seal products

Clause requiring killing to be ‘humane' would effectively rule out the sale of all seal products, with the possible exception of products from Norway.

Wednesday, 23 July 2008

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