The transport of animals in the European Union: The legislation, its enforcement and future evolutions

被引：12

作者：

Gavinelli, A ^{[1
]}

Simonin, D ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] European Commiss, Directorate Gen Hlth & Consumer Protect, Unit Anim Hlth & Welf E2, Zootech Off, B-1040 Brussels, Belgium

来源：

VETERINARY RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS | 2003年 / 27卷 / Suppl 1期

关键词：

animal; European Community; European Commission; legislation; transport; welfare;

D O I：

10.1023/B:VERC.0000014213.85621.cf

中图分类号：

S85 [动物医学（兽医学）];

学科分类号：

0906 ;

摘要：

Animal transport is an important activity of the farming industry. it is also the most controversial area of animal welfare. After presenting the current legislative framework in the European Union that protect animals during transport and the main enforcement difficulties, this paper considers the international, political and scientific perspectives that lead the European Commission to draft new rules in this regard.

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页码：529 / 534

页数：6