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On Friday 27 June 2025, the Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration (ALVA) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Viticulture issued a statement urging vigilance for animal welfare amid the current summer heat.
ALVA called on owners of domestic and livestock (farm) animals to follow these good practices to protect animals' well-being:
- ensure animals have access to sufficient water at all times;
- never leave animals, even for a short time, in parked vehicles exposed to the sun;
- do not subject animals to excessive physical activity during the hottest hours of the day;
- during a prolonged heatwave, animals kept outdoors must have adequate natural or artificial shelter from the sun.
ALVA also reminded the public that anyone with concerns or questions relating to animal welfare - or wishing to report suspected animal neglect - can reach out to the dedicated contact point via email: help@deier.lu
