By: Meristem Land & Science: Farm Animal Care

Waiting for more research alone isn’t the answer, says Dr. Ed Pajor

It’s seems every few months there are more case studies that emerge on why agriculture needs to become more proactive in managing animal welfare issues.

The recent W5 investigative report, “Behind the barn door,” is one high profile example that hits home for Canadian livestock industries. The often highly emotional and polarizing debate around gestation stalls is another.

Scanning the environment, another issue that is clearly rising in profile is pain management.  READ MORE