Overall, the AHL in its current form is a step in the right direction. It shows that the EU is interested in an animal disease prevention approach when it comes to livestock and wild animals such as B. mink, goes. It will mandate more frequent veterinary visits and will hopefully improve animal health and help protect European citizens from zoonoses in the future by detecting disease outbreaks more quickly. The AHL is also a first step towards more traceability in the online pet trade and will help in the fight against the illegal puppy trade. However, many clarifications are still needed and loopholes in the law need to be closed for the AHL to become an effective tool for promoting animal health and welfare. will continue to advocate for stricter legislation.
