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» European Commission: Animal Welfare
   Objective, issues, current and proposed legislation, advice, and inspection and control responsibilities involving the welfare of animals on the farm, during transport and at slaughter. European Union.
   http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/welfare/index_en.htm

» European Commission: Food Safety
   Includes introduction, animal health/prevention and control of animal diseases, animal welfare, animal feed safety, food labelling and international food safety issues. Special topics of foot and mouth disease and BSE. European Union.
   http://ec.europa.eu/food/index_en.htm

» European Commission: Organic Farming
   Official EU site. Includes info on the definition of organic in both crop and livestock farming, organic farming and rural development, the consumer's choice, regulation, statistics and control measures. Also covers integrated farming.
   http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/organic/splash_en

» UK - The Welfare of Battery Hens Regulations 1987
   Legislation as to the requirements of battery cages for laying hens. Hansard.
   http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1987/Uksi_19872020_en_1.htm

» UK - The Welfare of Livestock Regulations 1994
   Legislation for the keeping of livestock, in particular laying hens, calves and pigs. Hansard.
   http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1994/Uksi_19942126_en_1.htm

» UK - Welfare of Animals at Slaughter Act 1991 (c. 30)
   Legislation referencing slaughtermen's licences, codes of practice, execution and enforcement of provisions. Hansard.
   http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1991/Ukpga_19910030_en_1.htm