The new requirements are part of a General Administrative Measure approved by the Council of Ministers and submitted to Parliament. They will apply to dairy and beef cattle, calves, pigs and chickens.
For the pig sector, one of the key provisions will be the gradual phase-out of tail docking. However, the document does not specify a date by which the practice must be completely discontinued.
The measures will be introduced gradually, taking into account practical feasibility, the economic impact on farmers and the possibilities within the existing permitting system. Different transition periods will apply to new and existing livestock facilities.
Particular attention will be paid to ensuring that new farms comply from the outset with both emissions and animal welfare requirements.
Supermarkets, processors, the foodservice sector and other supply-chain participants are also expected to be involved in the transition. By early 2027, the government aims to reach specific agreements with them on promoting products produced to higher animal welfare standards and identifying new export markets.
PigUA.info, based on materials from 3tres3.com