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Denmark’s new government has promised major changes to the country’s pig farming industry after animal welfare became one of the biggest issues in this year’s election. The campaign became known as the “pig election” after animal welfare groups, environmental organisations and local residents pushed the issue into the national spotlight. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who […]

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