The remit of the EURCAWs is to support Competent Authorities in EU member states with the implementation of  regulations on animal welfare. We provide scientific and technical expertise on the development and application of animal welfare indicators and methods of assessment of animal welfare to competent authorities and policy workers in animal welfare.

EURCAW Ruminants & Equines covers a range of farm animal species including those used for dairy production (cows, goats, sheep, buffaloes), the production of meat by cattle, sheep, goats, deer and horses, and ruminants and equines kept for other purposes. The activities of the EURCAW Ruminants & Equines are set out in a work programme in consultation with the European Commission.  The current work programme for 2025-2027 is available on our website https://www.eurcaw-ruminants-equines.eu/knowledge_base/work-programme-2025-2027/