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Understanding EU Farmed Animal Welfare with Dr. Neil Dullaghan

Our Hen House 27 February 2026


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In this episode of the Animal Law Podcast, Mariann Sullivan sits down with Dr. Neil Dullaghan, political scientist and author of The Compassion Mandate: Remaking the European Union’s Leadership on Farmed Animal Welfare. Together, they explore the complexities and challenges of EU farmed animal policies.

This episode explores:

  • The historical progress and current state of farmed animal welfare in the EU.
  • The intricacies of EU governance and its impact on animal welfare legislation.
  • Insights into the successes and setbacks of welfare reforms, including the influence of public activism.
  • The potential for future improvements in animal welfare standards, particularly for farmed fish.
  • The role of trade and labeling laws in shaping EU animal welfare policies.

Join us as we delve into the factors shaping the future of farmed animal welfare in Europe.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Neil Dullaghan is a political scientist with a PhD in Political and Social Science from the European University Institute and an MPhil in European Politics and Society from the University of Oxford. He has led research projects on farmed-animal protection policy in the European Union as a senior research manager at the nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank Rethink Priorities.

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