Animal welfare aspects of killing and skinning seals: An update

At the request of the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is assessing, from an animal welfare perspective, the scientific evidence relating to the different methods of killing and skinning seals. A working group of EFSA’s Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) Panel is preparing a report and draft opinion drawing on the available scientific data and information.

• Primary Source

EFSA: Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) http://www.efsa.europa.eu/EFSA/ScientificPanels/efsa_locale-1178620753812_AHAW.htm

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