Inspector@work in Ireland
"Being on the farm, simple as that, being both in contact with cattle and other farm animals. That's a big attraction for me. But above that, you do get a sense of reward from seeing animals being cared for or trying to influence herd owners and people involved in farming…
Regulation (EU) No 653/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014
Regulation (EU) No 653/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 as regards electronic identification of bovine animals and labelling of beef.
Outcomes of painful and stressful procedures in cattle
In this Indicator factsheet, frequently performed painful and stressful procedures (e.g. identification marking, dehorning/disbudding, tail docking) are scrutinised. The biological background, legal requirements and focus areas for inspection are described.
Outcomes of painful and stressful procedures in cattle
In this Thematic factsheet, frequently performed painful and stressful procedures in cattle (e.g. identification marking, dehorning/disbudding, tail docking) are scrutinised. The biological background, legal requirements and focus areas for inspection are described.
Study on modalities for the use of new technologies and digitalisation to facilitate the implementation and enforcement of rules on animal welfare during transport – Study on digital modalities of animal welfare during transport
European Commission Report on a Study on digital modalities of animal welfare during transport.
Q2E-Ruminants-Equines-2026-007
EURCAW Ruminants & Equines has published its response to a question received in relation to accidental lead poisoning in cattle. This service, referred to as Questions to EURCAW (Q2E) is open to Competent Authorities and government policy workers of EU Member States.
Q2E-Ruminants-Equines-2026-005
EURCAW Ruminants & Equines has published its response to a question received in relation to space requirements for mares kept with their foals until weaning. This service, referred to as Questions to EURCAW (Q2E), is open to the Competent Authorities and government policy workers of EU Member States.
Inspector@work in Murcia, Spain
"As inspectors, we are responsible for the duties assigned by the regulations to official veterinarians at the point of exit from the European Union in relation to animal welfare". An inspector from Murcia in Spain shares his experience.
Q2E-Ruminants-Equines-2026-002
EURCAW Ruminants & Equines has published its response to a question received in relation to the provision of glycerol in drinking water as anti-freeze during transport. This service, referred to as Questions to EURCAW (Q2E) is open to Competent Authorities and government policy workers of EU Member States.
Q2E-Ruminants-Equines-2025-006
EURCAW Ruminants & Equines has published its response to a question received in relation to the provision of feed to cattle during lairage in abattoirs. This service, referred to as Questions to EURCAW (Q2E) is open to Competent Authorities and government policy workers of EU Member States.
