Scientific developments and intensification of practices were source of important changes in the use of animals, in agriculture and food production, as well as in research and experimentation. The Conventions on the protection of animals elaborated at the Council of Europe, were the first international legal instruments laying down ethical principles for the transport, the farming, the slaughtering of animals as well as for their use for experimental purposes and as pet. They have been used as a basis for and continue to influence all the relevant legislation in Europe. Animal welfare is an issue of increasing importance in Europe. The work of the Council of Europe reflects this evolution. (more ...) |
 Protection of animals kept for farming purposes
The European Convention for the protection of animals kept for farming purposes is a "framework convention" which gives principles for the keeping, care and housing of animals, in particular in intensive breeding systems. (more ...)
Protection of pet animals
The European Convention on the protection of pet animals contains provisions to protect pet animals, and seeks to establish a basic common standard of attitude and practice towards pet ownership. Provisions are included on breeding, boarding, keeping. (more ...) Protection of animals for slaughter
The European Convention for the protection of animals for slaughter applies to the movement, lairaging, restraint, stunning and slaughter of domestic solipeds, ruminants, pigs, rabbits and poultry. (more ...) Conventions
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Protection of animals used for experimentation
The European Convention for the protection of vertebrate animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes concerns the use of animals in procedures (experiments). Its provisions cover areas such as care and accommodation, conduct of experiments, humane killing, authorisation procedures, control of breeding or supplying and user establishments, education and training, and statistical information. (more ...) Protection of animals during transport
The European Convention for the protection of animals during international transport lays down the general conditions for the international transport of animals from their preparation to loading to their unloading, such as design of transport means, fitness to transport of the animals, veterinary controls, handling of animals, certificates, etc. and sets out special conditions for the transport of animals by road, air, sea and rail. (more ...) Français |
