Farm animal abuses widespread across Europe, warn auditors

Welfare improvements are harder on large, intensive farms, concludes a Europe-wide investigation into animal welfareFarm animal abuses are widespread in the European Union, with pig tail docking, long-distance transport and slaughterhouse stunning all areas of immediate concern, according to a report out this week.Intensive farms are particularly problematic, the report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) reveals, with economic interests often trumping welfare rules. “Our audit and oth