‘How the standards compare 2012′ – Compassion in World Farming

It is not surprising that consumers are confused by the labelling of animal products: Most animals farmed in the UK are reared in accordance with the standards of a farm assurance scheme and all of these schemes claim to ensure high standards of animal welfare, yet they vary greatly in their requirements for how animals are kept and cared for. This analysis looks in detail at the welfare standards of the major farm assurance schemes in England and Scotland to see how they compare to each other and to standard industry practice.  READ FULL REPORT