Scientific Committee on Animal Health and Animal Welfare Sub-committee on Animal Health Field of Competence Scientific and technical questions concerning all aspects of animal health, hygiene, animal diseases and therapies, including zoonoses of non-food origin and zootechnics. Sub-committee on Animal Welfare Fields of Competence Scientific and technical questions concerning the protection of animals, notably in regard to animal husbandry, herd management, transport, slaughter and experimentation.