{"id":37231,"date":"2024-05-16T20:21:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T17:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/?p=37231"},"modified":"2025-05-05T15:46:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T12:46:45","slug":"best-practices-for-eu-sanitary-regulations-to-benefit-vultures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/es\/blog\/best-practices-for-eu-sanitary-regulations-to-benefit-vultures\/","title":{"rendered":"Best practices for EU sanitary regulations to benefit vultures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Griffon Vultures perching on a tree \u00a9 LIFE SUPport<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As apex scavengers, vultures require proper EU sanitary regulations to access safe, consistent food supplies through supplementary feeding programmes to promote their survival, ensuring they continue playing their important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The intricate relationship between EU sanitary regulations and the sustainability of vulture populations was the central theme of the workshop, “Best Practices Regarding the Implementation of EU Sanitary Regulations in Nature Conservation,” held in Opatija, Croatia, from 18-19 April 2024, within the LIFE SUPport project<\/a>. This event, organized by the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF) in collaboration with Association BIOM and Public Institution \u201cPriroda\u201d, brought together 23 experts from various European countries to strategize on protecting vulture populations through supplementary feeding and regulatory support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overview of Croatian legislation regarding relevant to disposal of dead animals and animal by-products – Vlatka Tomas\u030cic\u0301, Ministry of Agriculture, Veterinary Directorate<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pastoral practices in the Kvarner islands – reality and challenges – PZ Krk, Udruga Pramenka<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Link between limited food availability for vultures and EU sanitary regulations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, the challenge of maintaining adequate food sources for vultures has been magnified by stringent sanitary measures across Europe, which often restrict the availability of carrion from domestic carcasses. The EU regulations 1069\/2009 and 142\/2011 have emerged as crucial mechanisms that allow for the controlled use of animal by-products and carcasses, providing a vital food supply for vultures affected by natural food shortages. This legislative framework is designed to bridge the gap between the need for sanitary control of animal remains and the ecological necessity of feeding vultures, which helps to prevent the accumulation of potentially hazardous biomass in the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workshop objectives and target audience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The workshop aimed to shed light on the ecological importance of vultures and explore the EU sanitary regulations in depth, addressing their implementation and impact on vulture conservation efforts across Europe. By gathering experts, including policymakers, national and regional authorities, conservation organizations and local agricultural communities, the event sought to foster a comprehensive understanding of how EU sanitary regulations can be optimized to support vulture populations while still maintaining public health and safety standards. Essentially, the workshop educated and engaged key stakeholders shared best practices and evaluated the feasibility of establishing new feeding stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key insights <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regulatory framework and supplementary feeding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n