Commission sets the direction for prosperous livestock sector and a self-sufficient protein system
The European Commission adopted the Livestock Strategy to ensure Europe's valuable livestock sector remains strong and resilient in the long term. The Strategy, the first of its kind, sets out actions to help livestock farmers address economic, environmental and market challenges. This long-term vision recognises the essential role of sustainable livestock farming in Europe's future to protect Europe's food security and support rural communities in all their diversity.
The Livestock Strategy sets out the following five priorities: