Animal Welfare

Norwegian Action Plan on Animal Welfare

Recommendation of 13 December 2002 by the Ministry of Agriculture, approved in Council of State on the same date 01.12.2006.

The horse industry gives an important contribution

[16.05.2009]

Today the 21.World Trotting Conference opened in Oslo. - The horse industry gives an important contribution to our economy, and secures jobs and activities all over the country, says Norway’s minister of Agriculture and Food, Lars Peder Brekk.

New Animal Welfare Act

[15.05.2009]

The Norwegian Parliament (the Storting)has adopted the new Animal Welfare Act. The way we treat our animals reflects the ethical standard of the society. The Act gives the legal framework for animal welfare in Norway.

Awaits feedback from the Food Safety Authority

[13.11.2008]

Animal: The Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk is kept informed on the Norwegian Food Safety Authority's follow-up on the current fur industry situation. Yesterday the 12th of November, the Minister was presented with documentation produced and compiled by the Norwegian Network for the freedom of animals (Nettverk for dyrs frihet). The documentation consists of a register of observations, photos and movie footage.

Animal: Play the interactive computer game Farmland and learn about animal welfare!

[11.11.2008]

Animal: In an effort to raise awareness among children about the impostance of treating farmed animals in a respectful and humane way, the European Commission has launched "Farmland", a website for children on animal welfare. "Farmland" is an interactive and informative online computer game targeting children aged between 9 and 12, which also aims to help tomorrow's consumers be in a position to make informed choises about the food they will be buying.

The World Championship in Sheep Shearing

[03.10.2008]

Read the whole Greeting speech given by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Mr. Lars Peder Brekk, at The World Championship in Sheep Shearing in Bjerkreim, Norway.

Animal Welfare: Proposal for a new animal welfare act

[04.01.2008]

Animal Welfare: A proposal for a new Norwegian Animal Welfare Act has been released. The consultation paper is available in Norwegian, and a short summary is available in English. The draft Act is available in both languages. The deadline for comments is Monday 18.02.2008.