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March 24, 2013
Softly, Softly Taskforce
Pip Courtney, Presenter ABC Rural Australian farmers and their staunchest critics have been urged to stop bickering over animal welfare issues and work together to deliver better outcomes for livestock. READ MORE
March 20, 2013
Why human suffering and animal welfare are the one issue
Author: Siobhan O’Sullivan, Research Fellow, School of Social and Political Sciences, Melbourne University Wilberforce was a remarkable figure. He championed both the abolition of human slavery and animal welfare. Yet while Wilberforce was remarkable because of the historical role he played in alleviating suffering he is not unique in extending compassion to both humans and …
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March 9, 2013
Tri-Solfen® a Success when applied to Horse Wound
Trials of Topical Pain Relief Product Tri-Solfen, on a horse wound, have proven to be very successful. When the horse owner consulted her veterinarian she was advised that the horse wound could not be correctly stitched unless further enlargement surgery was performed; the wound was so deep that some muscle damage would be expected. So …
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March 8, 2013
Domestic cattle and sheep welfare in the spotlight
By Anna Vidot – ABC Rural New draft standards for welfare in sheep and cattle production have just been released for public comment. Developed in close consultation with industry, as well as government and animal welfare representatives, the comprehensive Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines propose some changes to current accepted practice. In particular, they …
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