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December 13, 2013
Many people too vague about farm animal welfare
Survey shows many people too vague about farm animal welfare to make a difference – CQ University A comprehensive national survey shows many Australians have not visited farms, have a shallow knowledge of modern animal production and are vague about the key animal welfare considerations. Consumers generally do care about animal welfare safeguards, yet they …
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December 11, 2013
Dairy Welfare Program seeing strong adoption
By: Farm Futures National Milk Producers Federation program assessment indicates strong adoption of best management practices Dairy producers participating in a National Milk Producers Federation program to ensure animal welfare are continuing to improve adherence to the program’s welfare standards, a Federation report out Thursday said. Taken from 8,000 second-party evaluations, NMPF said participants in its Farmers Assuring …
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December 9, 2013
Dealing with Society’s Animal Welfare Concerns
By: Glynn Tonsor, Ganaderia Mexico Consumer interest in livestock production methods is growing. To a lot of livestock producers, it probably looks like society is becoming overly meddlesome. Consumers seem to think they ought to write the rules for how animals are managed. At the very least they want to make sure animal welfare concerns are …
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December 9, 2013
Australian vet body accuses government of being short-sighted
Australia’s top veterinary body is accusing the federal government of being short-sighted over its decision to end its involvement with the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS). READ MORE