Latest animal welfare news and updates from Switzerland. AI-curated articles covering animal welfare topics.
Switzerland's strict animal welfare laws include unusual provisions, such as banning glasses and contact lenses for poultry, highlighting the country's comprehensive approach to animal protection.
New Swiss regulations require food labels to disclose painful practices in animal production, including details about anesthesia use and force-feeding.
New labeling requirements will inform consumers if animals experienced pain during food production process, starting July 2025.
Starting July 2025, Switzerland will require labels on food products to indicate if animals endured painful procedures during production, affecting items like foie gras, meat, and dairy products.
New Swiss regulation requires retailers to inform consumers about painful animal procedures in foie gras production, effective July 2025
Around 250 Swiss farms have adopted on-farm animal slaughter practices, leading a growing movement for more ethical livestock handling.
University of Zurich researchers develop innovative 'flycode' technology allowing simultaneous testing of 25 antibodies in a single mouse, significantly reducing the number of laboratory animals needed in drug development.
Swiss researchers pioneer method to test multiple antibodies simultaneously in single laboratory animal, potentially reducing animal testing by 96% in drug development.
University of Zurich researchers propose controversial approach to improve animal welfare and preserve breeding populations
University of Zurich scientists propose controversial shift from contraception to natural breeding and culling in zoo population management, citing concerns over aging animal populations.
New regulations effective February 2024 will prohibit professional import of puppies under 15 weeks, aiming to curb irresponsible online pet trade.
Federal authorities consider nationwide requirement for cat microchipping to improve animal welfare and study environmental impact, affecting hundreds of thousands of domestic cats.
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