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"120 years of Landau Zoo: A summer festival for animal lovers and families"
On Sunday, August 25th, the Landau Zoo experienced a very special event: the anniversary summer festival, which celebrated the institution's proud 120th birthday, attracted numerous visitors and invited guests. Zoo director Dr. Jens-Ove Heckel, mayor Dr. Dominik Geißler and zoo department head Jochen Silbernagel led the festive event, which was also attended by Rhineland-Palatinate's Prime Minister Alexander Schweitzer. At 11 a.m. the celebration began with a reception that brought together the zoo's long-time friends and supporters. This ceremony not only…
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Ministry warns of serious danger: Increased controls when carrying animal products
Today, there are increased controls at the borders as the ministry warns of a "serious danger". Veterinary and customs authorities have increased their efforts to ensure that no unauthorized animal material enters the country, especially pork and sausage products. The measures have been taken to prevent the spread of animal diseases and ensure food safety. It is important to take these controls seriously, as the import of infected products can have serious consequences for agriculture. Experts stress the importance of…
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Animal welfare in Turkey: New law threatens street dogs
The latest change in the law in the Türkiyewhich allows the killing of street dogs under certain circumstances, has caused a stir due to its far-reaching implications for animal welfare and society. While the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan While the Commission points to safety aspects, animal welfare organisations and activists fear that the new regulations will be implemented disastrously. New challenges for animal welfare in Turkey The amendment to the Animal Welfare Act, which the Turkish parliament in…
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Stuttgart: Combined husbandry as a compromise for species-appropriate animal husbandry
The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection) has announced that it will phase out tethered animal housing over the next ten years. This decision is a significant step towards improved animal and nature conservation. The aim is to improve the conditions for animals in farming while meeting the needs of farmers who cannot immediately switch to alternative forms of housing due to spatial constraints. Adjustments for small businesses As Cem Özdemir, Federal…
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ÖVP violates animal protection laws intentionally: A closer look at the Renaturierungsgesetz and the injustice towards animals
An article from www.ots.at states that the ÖVP is constantly acting intentionally unlawfully in the area of animal protection. The Green Environment Minister Gewessler wants to promote environmental protection and has therefore filed a complaint against the ÖVP for abuse of office. However, the party itself ignores clearly defined provisions of the Animal Welfare Act, for example with regard to the keeping of pigs. The law states that animals must have sufficient space, freedom of movement and appropriate flooring to…
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Proof of expertise and ban on cruel breeding: New animal welfare package protects pets
The long-negotiated pet package was introduced in parliament today. It contains effective rules for enforcing the ban on cruel breeding and an obligation to provide proof of expertise for dog owners. The ban on cruel breeding can now finally be effectively enforced. In future, breeding programs will be examined by a scientific commission to prevent cruel breeding. Breeds that are heavily affected by symptoms of cruel breeding can be completely excluded from breeding. This means that the health and well-being…
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World Pigeon Day: Animal Protection Austria campaigns for better pigeon management
This year, World Pigeon Day on June 13th has once again brought Animal Protection Austria to the fore, calling for better pigeon management in Austria's major cities. Although city pigeons are often despised by people, they are actually the offspring of breeding pigeons and not wild animals. According to current counts, there are around 50,000 to 60,000 pigeons living in Vienna, a number that is actually not a problem for a city of millions. Nevertheless, many of these animals suffer…
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Stricter controls against animal suffering – appeal to the ÖVP
An article from www.ots.at states that the Austrian enforcement regulations for animal transport are to be tightened in order to reduce animal suffering during transport. Pregnant cows are currently being exported by ship to Africa or on dilapidated transporters to Central Asia, and many of them suffer from thirst, heat or cold during the days-long transport and even die painfully. Animal Welfare Minister Johannes Rauch has drawn up the regulations and presented them to the ÖVP. He is urging that…
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Animal rights activists occupy ÖVP headquarters: Fight to ban fully slatted floors
An occupation has taken place at the ÖVP headquarters in Innsbruck, with the focus on animal welfare. The action is a protest against the use of fully slatted floors in pig farming, which is considered to be contrary to animal welfare. The animal rights activists, who have disguised themselves as a "pig delegation", want to speak to Agriculture Minister Totschnig, who is a member of the ÖVP Tyrol. They are demanding that he make a statement on this issue and…