Public Comments Sought on New Fish Welfare Report

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20 August 2014, at 1:00am

EUROPE - The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) working group draft report on the health and welfare of farmed fish and aquatic animals is now available for comment.

by Lucy Towers

The draft report aims to make recommendations on how to improve the health and welfare of aquatic animals while also to maximise veterinary value in the sector.

All members of FVE and other aquatic experts are welcome to suggest any additions, omissions and edits to nancy@fve.org

Deadline for comments is 12 September 2014.

http://www.fve.org/uploads/publications/docs/veterinary_aspects_of_aquatic_animal_health_and_welfare_final.doc

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