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**EU- better animal welfare policy
species-specific directives are changing the way factory farms are being ran in Europe. It is reducing the number of animals that are being handled, inspected and cared for daily. Eg: Pigs are given more space (less confinement) and reduced painful procedures (like tail docking, castration) Chickens have 30% more space per bird than US. Banned beak clipping and burning in Norway*. UK bans the deprivation of food, water and light for the chickens. Also, have effectively banned veal crates.
EU Slaughter Legislation - 2008 proposed a regulation that recognizes physical comfort & prevents injury, disease, pain, aggression, lack of food and water, etc. for animals. Makes operators more responsible. Also regulates killing methods by whoever is handling or slaughtering animals has a certificate of competence.
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