| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament |
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| Series Title | Info |
| Series Details | 14.2.06 |
| Publication Date | 14/02/2006 |
| Content Type | News |
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In adopting a report on the welfare of chickens, 14 February 2006, MEPs in the European Parliament adopted tighter rules on animal welfare for birds kept for meat production than the Commission had proposed. They came out strongly against cruel practices like beak trimming and called on the Commission to standardise penalties for chicken farmers who do not comply with EU rules. |
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| Source Link | http://europarl.europa.eu/news/expert/infopress_page/032-5196-45-2-7-904-20060209IPR05130-14-02-2006-2006--true/default_en.htm |
| Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
