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Barcelona, España. AnimaNaturalis denounces that the pork sector cannot continue externalizing its risks and blaming wild fauna for its biosecurity failures, and asserts that the only long-term prevention strategy is the drastic reduction of industrial livestock farming.

Brussels, Belgium. The first EU-wide rules on the welfare of cats and dogs have been agreed upon by European legislation, marking a historic milestone in the fight against the illegal trade and breeding of these animals.

Madrid, España. The European Commission has opened a consultation that will define what future animal welfare legislation will look like. Your participation is key: in just 15 minutes you can influence rules that will remain in force for the next two decades.

Zaragoza, España. The confirmation of a fox dying from avian flu in the province of Zaragoza, combined with the population collapse of elephant seals in Antarctica, evidences that the avian flu crisis is no longer just a poultry problem, but a global mammal pandemic fueled by industrial livestock farming.

Medinaceli, España. Despite health restrictions, a massive security operation, and an ongoing legal battle, the cruel tradition of the Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli prevailed once again over the animal's welfare. Its ordeal was documented by our investigation team.

Madrid, España. The Socialists voted against the PP's proposal, but just a month ago their abstention sank the "It's Not My Culture" Popular Legislative Initiative which sought to repeal the legal protection of bullfighting.

Cistella, España. The confirmation of a pack with three pups in the Empordà marks an ecological milestone and forces authorities to activate protection and coexistence plans.

Valencia, España. AnimaNaturalis has filed a formal request with Valencia City Council and the Valencian Regional Government warning that the announced presence of boas and emus, among other animals, directly contravenes the new national Animal Welfare Law.

Madrid, España. AnimaNaturalis has submitted formal objections to the Royal Decree being drafted by the Ministry of Social Rights, urging that facilities housing hunting dogs and packs (rehalas) be subject to the same welfare and regulatory standards as other pet zoological centers.