Chick and Duckling Killing: Achieving an EU-Wide Prohibition (Virtual)

The  European Institute for Animal Law & Policy is the first think tank specializing in animal law and policy based in Brussels, Belgium, and is dedicated to assisting organizations advance the interests of animals in European law and policy.

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This event raises awareness on the practice of chick and duckling killing, calling for its prohibition in EU law.

Prohibiting Chick and Duckling Killing in EU Law

This event raises awareness on the practice of male chick and female duckling killing in the egg and foie gras industries and calls for an EU-wide prohibition of such a practice in the revision of EU farm animal welfare legislation.

P﻿lease note that in-person attendance at this event will be limited. For those who wish to attend online, please register via this <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chick-and-duck-killing-achieving-an-eu-wide-prohibition-virtual-tickets-493803017117" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">link</a>.11:00 – Introductory RemarksMichal Wiezik, Niels Fuglsang and Sirpa Pietikäinen – Members of the European Parliament11:10 – Presentation: The Systematic Killing of “Non-Productive” Day-Old Poultry Animals Olivier Morice, Public Affairs Officer, L 21411:20 – Panel 1: Alternatives to the Killing of Male Chicks and Female DucklingsModeration: Dr Joanna Swabe, Senior Director of Public Affairs, HSI Europe <ul><li>In Ovo Sexing Technology: A Primer – Matthias Corion, PhD Researcher, University of Leuven, Department of Biosystems</li><li>Investigations and Successful Corporate Outreach Campaigns – Matteo Cupi, Vice President, Animal Equality EU</li><li>Ending the Systematic Killing of Female Ducklings – Antoaneta Yordanova, CAAI</li></ul>Q&amp;A11:50 – Panel 2: The Need and Opportunities for an EU-Wide Ban on the Systematic Killing of Young Poultry AnimalsModeration: Dr Joanna Swabe, Senior Director of Public Affairs, HSI Europe <ul><li>The Limitations of National Bans: Germany, France, and Austria as Case Studies – Thomas Hecquet, Director, Animal Society</li><li>The Legal Rationale for Prohibiting Maceration of Day-Old Animals in the Slaughter Regulation – Alice Di Concetto, Legal Adviser, The European Institute for Animal Law &amp; Policy</li><li>Our Ask: The Revision of EU Farm Animal Welfare Legislation, a Unique Opportunity to Achieve Change – Inês Ajuda, Program Leader Farm Animals, Eurogroup for Animals</li></ul>Q&amp;A12:30 – Concluding RemarksFrancisco Guerreiro and Anja Hazekamp – Members of the Parliament12:40 – CocktailParticipants are invited to an informal social moment over drinks and food to exchange views.-﻿--This event is organized by L214 together with a coalition of another 19 animal advocacy organizations: GAIA, Animal Equality, FREE, Animal Society, Green REV Institute, OBRAZ, CAAI, Nevidimi Zhivotni, Four Paws, Loomus, PFO, OIPA, Tierschutz Austria, VGT, Animal Friends Croatia, CIWF EU, Eurogroup for Animals, and HSI Europe.T﻿his event is co-hosted by Members of the European Parliament Niels Fuglsang (S&amp;D, Denmark), Francisco Guerreiro (Greens/EFA, Portugal), Anja Hazekamp (GUE/NGL, Netherlands), Sirpa Pietikäinen (EPP, Finland), and Michal Wiezik (Renew, Slovakia).

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Chick and Duckling Killing: Achieving an EU-Wide Prohibition (Virtual)

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