Thematic regional webinar for WOAH National Animal Welfare Focal Points in Europe on the slaughter of animals was held on 19th December 2023.
This online event was organised to:
In total 37 participants, including 27 WOAH Focal Points, joined the webinar.
During the meeting, the following topics were initially identified by participants through the pool as the main relevant topics for the next Animal Welfare Focal Points seminar: transport of animals, animal welfare in pig production and dairy cow production systems and horizontal issues such as communication, awareness raising and engagement of veterinary authorities with stakeholders.
Meeting report
Presentations:
The work of the Code Commission – L. Stuardo (WOAH Standards Department)
Chapter 7.5 – revised draft proposed for adoption – Antonio Velarde (Chair WOAH ad hoc group on the revision of Chapter 7.5)
EFSA opinions – animal welfare at slaughter – Antonio Velarde (EFSA AWAH Panel Member)
E-learning module on animal welfare during slaughter
T. Grudnik (WOAH SRR Brussels Office )
WOAH Platform on Animal Welfare for Europe 4th Action Plan (2024-2026)
T. Grudnik
