Farm View: EU animal welfare vote demonstrates consumers' trust in farmers

Olga Kikou, head of Compassion in World Farming EU, said: “This is another very disheartening result from the EU Parliament."

MEPs voted on a report addressing EU legislation on the welfare of food-producing animals, which included proposals for new rules for animal transport and slaughter. File photo

Farmers have welcomed a 72% majority in a full European Parliament vote on farm animal welfare.

MEPs voted on a report addressing EU legislation on the welfare of food-producing animals, which included proposals for new rules for animal transport and slaughter.