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 3 minute read By: Sarah Mikesell Our Partners 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 Hog futures retreat after hitting contract high - CME Market Trends Markets and economics 17 September 2025 2 minute read JBS eyes European meat market for acquisitions Company News 17 September 2025 2 minute read Batista says expansion limited in US, Brazil US-China trade war marked by tit-for-tat tariffs Markets Imports and Exports Trade 17 September 2025 5 minute read Timeline shows clashes, truces and tech curbs Our Partners Lallemand Lanxess Hamlet Protein