This month, several actions were taken on animal health, including antimicrobial resistance with a draft implementing regulation listing prohibited and authorized antimicrobials intended for use in animals as well as criteria for plans to control residues of veterinary medicines in food.

Measures have also been taken by the European Commission concerning African Swine Fever and Avian Influenza, in order to limit the risk of epidemics spreading.

In terms of animal welfare, discussions in the EU Council have accelerated regarding the proposal for a regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats. In addition, commitments and campaigns in favour of animal welfare were conducted during the pre-election period. More than 500 MEPs and several Member States have expressed their support for animal welfare issues and called for them to be addressed in the next mandate.

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