EU agriculture MEPs call for a scientifically-sound update of animal welfare rules EU animal welfare legislation needs an update and uniform application in all Member States 1 November 2021 1 minute read By: Sarah Mikesell Our Partners PIC dsm-firmenich Lallemand Lanxess Hamlet Protein Sarah Mikesell Editor in Chief Sarah Mikesell grew up on a five-generation family farming operation in Ohio, USA, where her family still farms. She feels extraordinarily lucky to get to do what she loves - write about livestock and crop agriculture. You can find her on LinkedIn. More from this author More News View all Global food prices rise in February after five-month decline - FAO Market Trends 6 March 2026 1 minute read Lean hog futures edge lower amid disease and supply concerns - CME Market Trends Markets and economics 6 March 2026 1 minute read Cattle futures mixed as tight supply supports beef prices Brazil pork prices fall to lowest level since April 2024 Markets Imports and Exports Trade 5 March 2026 1 minute read Lower prices boost pork competitiveness against beef and chicken Our Partners PIC dsm-firmenich Lallemand Lanxess Hamlet Protein