How can the EU tackle the exotic pet trade?

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How can the EU tackle the exotic pet trade?

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27 minutes

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Jun 3, 2021

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With Belgium as a case study, we explore how a Positive List for species kept as pets can act as an effective solution to regulate the trade in exotic animals, reducing animal suffering and better protecting public health.

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Jun 3, 2021

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Titles in the series (20)

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How can the EU tackle the exotic pet trade?

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