Animal Welfare in Beef Production. Jim Rothwell Manager Sustainability R&D Meat & Livestock Australia

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Animal Welfare in Beef Production. Jim Rothwell Manager Sustainability R&D Meat & Livestock Australia"

Transcription

1 Animal Welfare in Beef Production Jim Rothwell Manager Sustainability R&D Meat & Livestock Australia

2 Outline Learnings from events/issues Community backlash - upcoming issues for the beef industry Market Research what consumers want/think Land transport example Welsman report What is on the horizon for welfare research in beef MLA welfare R&D plans, recent current Standards and Guidelines for cattle

3

4 Inevitable use of environmentalist tactics by the welfare lobby Harnessing the power of the consumer

5 Consumer market research focus groups Live export Live export concerns everyone & is strongly rejected by some (particularly vegetarians) At best, there is a sense of pride that Australia is investing in improving animal welfare Dehorning The act of dehorning sounds unpleasant and unnatural However, some elements of the scenario make it more palatable (stops cattle from injuring themselves, anaesthetic, selective breeding of polled cattle) Feedlots Feedlots are generally a known reality, so less shocking overall

6 Consumer market research focus groups Transport Scenario The transport guidelines for trucking cattle stipulates that maximum travel time without feed or water is 48 hours Maximum travel time has been extended following scientific studies that showed there was no long-term impact on the health of the animals as they were able to regain their weight within three days of arriving at their destination Transport is one of the most disturbing scenarios and evokes anger However, interestingly, consumers feel empowered, they can stop animals suffering by buying local (or slaughtered on farm)

7 Case study: Transport Duration - Cattle Treatments: 6, 12, 30 & 48 h transport x 2 replicates Animals: 480 Bos indicus x Bos taurus heifers Average liveweight = 384 kg 15 focal animals/truck

8 Results - Bodyweight h 12 h 30 h 48 h Bodyweight (kg) Weight Loss 6 h 5.4% 12 h 6.0% 30 h 6.8% 48 h 10.2% 95-98% pre-trans bodyweight Transport Recovery Time (h)

9 Dehydration measures Serum total protein and osmolality Total protein (g/l) Transport Recovery 6 h 12 h 30 h 48 h Osmolality (mosmol) Transport Recovery 6 h 12 h 30 h 48 h Time (h) Time (h) Some evidence of dehydration but levels on arrival still within normal clinical ranges for cattle

10 Results - Behaviour during initial 6h recovery (12 and 48 h treatments) Cattle transported 48 h spent significantly more time lying during initial 3 h of recovery

11 Conclusions Healthy mature cattle with no pre-transport feed or water curfew and transported in accordance with accepted good practice generally coped with transport durations up to 48 h. The current maximum limits under the new land transport Standards and Guidelines are acceptable on animal welfare grounds for this class of cattle. Accepted by welfare scientists, industry and partly by the welfare but not the rights lobby BUT Focus group results show that consumers don t like it and no amount of science will overcome this

12 Welsman report, Dr Walker s summary Aim for real solutions addressing industry needs i.e. problem solving. Seek REPLACEMENT as the preferred strategy e.g. polled condition gene markers in Bos indicus cattle. Focus R&D on essential procedures. Decide early which practices industry should defend (and therefore those NOT to defend e.g. pizzle dropping) Refinement maybe required in the short term e.g. practical pain relief. No bloody operations. Industry needs to avoid the gruesome, the unnatural and the inappropriate as judged by your average suburbanite. Assess what science to do through consumer/market eyes Strategically plan how to be reasonable men in advance e.g. leaving animals to die in the paddock is not a reasonable life

13 Rights Five freedoms: from hunger and thirst, from discomfort, from pain, injury and disease, from fear and distress, to express normal behaviours Life and survival Integrity To not be used instrumentally Dignity and respect Naturalness Above all The right to live a reasonable life until humanely killed and the community will decide what is humane, not the producer.

14 Industry progress Positive Objectively assessing and describing welfare in animals Understanding the industry s potential points of vulnerability MLA R&D, Exporter Supply Chain Assurance Scheme, Feedlot QA program Establishing harmonised, science-based standards and guidelines Negative Establishing the means to demonstrate high standards of animal welfare Achieving real, outcome-based improvements in animal welfare performance Achieving widespread adoption of best practices

15 MLA welfare vision Australian red meat industries will have solutions that allow them to meet high standards of animal welfare without reducing productivity levels. 1. Develop replacements for aversive procedures 2. Reduce mortality rates on farms 3. Increase uptake and demonstration of welfare best practices across the whole supply chain 4. Develop ways to minimise the pain of aversive procedures

16 Develop replacements for aversive procedures

17 Reduce mortality rates on farms

18 Increase uptake and demonstration of welfare best practices

19 Develop ways to minimise the pain of aversive procedures

20 Upcoming issues Standards and Guidelines Aversive husbandry practices Dehorning Castration Spaying Branding, ear notching Mortality Calves Cull cows Land transport Live export Halal/kosher slaughter

21 Standards and Guidelines Principles desirable for livestock welfare feasible for industry and government to implement important for the livestock-welfare regulatory framework achievable to meet the intended outcome for livestock welfare. Standards legally enforceable under the prevention of cruelty to animals acts must Guidelines recommended practices to achieve desirable livestock welfare outcomes should

22 Aim of Standards Development Under the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy and Animal Health Australia Re-format and combine each of the 22 existing MCOP in Standards and Guidelines Started with livestock being transported by land - in Nov 2006!! The new Land Transport Standards combines 7 Models Codes of Practice and provisions on livestock transport appearing in 13 other Codes. Endorsed by PISC in September 2012 Introduced by each state in 2013, 2014 as regulations under the cruelty act

23 So what is different - transport? Max time off water - hours S&G MCOP S&G Spell Cattle over 6 months old /48 36 (18) Calves 30 days to 6 months old Lactating cows with calves at foot Calves 5 30 days old travelling without mothers Cattle 6 8 months pregnant Cows more than 8 months pregnant 4 8

24 So what is different - cattle? MCOP Castration should be at first muster, preferably < 6 months. Rings < 2 wks. Illegal in some states > 6 months Dehorned as young as possible, preferably < 6 months or first muster WDOT preferred by skilled operator. Other spay Should be done by a vet or trained operator Should use analgesia Euthanasia must be humane and immediate. Bullet or captive bolt. Temporal shot allowed Draft S&G Castration - must be < 6 months or < 12 months at first yarding unless use pain relief Dehorning - must be < 6 months or < 12 months at first yarding unless use pain relief Spaying must be a vet or accredited or under their direct supervision.. Must use pain relief for flank Euthanasia must give rapid unconsciousness. spaying Must confirm death. Club only < 24hrs Should use WDOT or passage Euthanasia Temporal must shot give not recommended rapid unconsciousness. Must confirm death. Club only < 24 hrs Temporal shot not recommended

25 Euthanasia

26 The future Vaccination or implants instead of castration and spaying Implantable RFID chips for ID. Phase out of branding and ear notching Improved individual/mob management to avoid nutritional crises, predator attacks and reduce deaths. Remote data capture, remote sensing etc sheep CRC wellbeing program Widespread availability of cheap and easy to use pain relief products Topical and injectable local anaesthetics, NSAIDs Link between good welfare, good eating quality and good welfare with branded products to supply consumer pullthrough needed

27 Welfare issue??

RSPCA (Victoria) Farm animal welfare The next 5 years

RSPCA (Victoria) Farm animal welfare The next 5 years RSPCA (Victoria) Farm animal welfare The next 5 years RSPCA Charter RSPCA Australia believes that animals must treated humanely. Where humans make use of animals or interferes with their habitat, they

More information

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above Standards and Guidelines and its accompanying Regulation Impact Statement (RIS).

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above Standards and Guidelines and its accompanying Regulation Impact Statement (RIS). Animal Welfare Standards Public Consultation Locked Bag 3006 DEAKIN WEST ACT 2600 6 May 2013 Dear Sir, Madam Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Cattle Public consultation Thank you

More information

Cat Alliance of Australia Inc

Cat Alliance of Australia Inc Cat Alliance of Australia Inc Animal Welfare Standards Public Consultation Locked bag 3006 Deakin West ACT 2600 Submission into the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines Dear Committee, We

More information

Is it fit to load? selection of animals fit. A national guide to the. Revised edition to transport

Is it fit to load? selection of animals fit. A national guide to the. Revised edition to transport A national guide to the selection of animals fit to transport Revised edition 2012 Is it fit to load? This national guide is endorsed by the below organisations: Australian Livestock & Property Agents

More information

Jim Reynolds DVM, MPVM

Jim Reynolds DVM, MPVM Colorado Livestock Association The Principles and Practice of Farm Animal Welfare An Introduction to Farm Welfare Jim Reynolds DVM, MPVM Western University College of Veterinary Medicine What is animal

More information

GUIDE TO THE CONSULTATION REGULATION IMPACT STATEMENT ON THE AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES CATTLE

GUIDE TO THE CONSULTATION REGULATION IMPACT STATEMENT ON THE AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES CATTLE 1 GUIDE TO THE CONSULTATION REGULATION IMPACT STATEMENT ON THE AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES CATTLE 5 March 2013 2 The proposed national standards for cattle welfare are now open for

More information

Animal Liberation Queensland Submission on Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines Section A: Cattle 04/05/13

Animal Liberation Queensland Submission on Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines Section A: Cattle 04/05/13 Animal Liberation Queensland Submission on Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines Section A: Cattle 04/05/13 Chapter 1: Responsibilities S1.1 A person must take reasonable actions to ensure

More information

Review of the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System

Review of the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System Review of the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System From the Australian Veterinary Association Ltd 9 July 2014 Contact: Marcia Balzer, National Public Affairs Manager, marcia.balzer@ava.com.au 02 9431

More information

OIE Standards for Animal Welfare

OIE Standards for Animal Welfare 1 OIE Standards for Animal Welfare 23 November 2010 Beyrouth, Lebanon Dr Mariela Varas International Trade Department OIE Outline 2 Standard setting work of the OIE Evolution of the OIE AW agenda A look

More information

Animal Health and Welfare Best Practices. Claresholm Veterinary Services Ltd Dr. Ken Wright, DVM, BSc

Animal Health and Welfare Best Practices. Claresholm Veterinary Services Ltd Dr. Ken Wright, DVM, BSc Animal Health and Welfare Best Practices Claresholm Veterinary Services Ltd Dr. Ken Wright, DVM, BSc Why is a local veterinarian talking about animal health and welfare at these seminars? a) Vets are experts

More information

Welfare on farms: beyond the Five Freedoms. Christopher Wathes

Welfare on farms: beyond the Five Freedoms. Christopher Wathes Welfare on farms: beyond the Five Freedoms Christopher Wathes Animals in the UK in 2009 Broiler chickens; 840 m Farmed salmon; ~80 m Lambs; 16 m from 15 m ewes Pigs; 9 m from 0.45 m sows CaBle; 2.6 m from

More information

LANLP17 SQA Unit Code H5AF 04 Maintain the health and well-being of livestock

LANLP17 SQA Unit Code H5AF 04 Maintain the health and well-being of livestock Overview This standard covers the maintenance of the health and well-being of livestock. The term well-being is used to cover the broader welfare of the livestock such as minimising stress and the potential

More information

FARM ASSURANCE FOR SHEEP ONLY

FARM ASSURANCE FOR SHEEP ONLY Farm Assurance FARM ASSURANCE FOR SHEEP ONLY 1) ANIMAL TREATMENTS The aim is to ensure that consumers of products produced at Blue Sky Meats have no risk as a result of animal health treatments on farms

More information

ALDI US. Animal Welfare. Buying Policy Date: 05/

ALDI US. Animal Welfare. Buying Policy Date: 05/ ALDI US Animal Welfare Buying Policy Date: 05/2018 www.aldi.us Animal Welfare Policy Statement As a leading grocery retailer, ALDI US is committed to the well-being of the animals in our supply chain.

More information

EU Programmes for Animal Welfare in the European region

EU Programmes for Animal Welfare in the European region EU Programmes for Animal Welfare in the European region Andrea Gavinelli Unit G3 Animal Welfare Directorate General Health and Consumers 1 FUNDAMENTALS Animal Welfare Definition as agreed by OIE members

More information

The Western Australian Farmers Federation Inc. Wool and Meat Section. Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines Sheep

The Western Australian Farmers Federation Inc. Wool and Meat Section. Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines Sheep The Western Australian Farmers Federation Inc. Wool and Meat Section Submission to the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines Sheep Edition One Public Consultation Version 1.0 21 February 2013

More information

BEST PRACTICE - SHEARING QUALITY PROGRAMME BEST PRACTICE - SHEARING

BEST PRACTICE - SHEARING QUALITY PROGRAMME BEST PRACTICE - SHEARING QUALITY PROGRAMME BEST PRACTICE - SHEARING BACKGROUND Given the current climate of animal rights activism, Wright Wool has commissioned a report into the best practice of shearing sheep. As a strict policy

More information

Animal Welfare, Animal Rights: What s the Difference?

Animal Welfare, Animal Rights: What s the Difference? Animal Welfare, Animal Rights: What s the Difference? Geraldine Auston Ag and Food Exchange Email: geraldine@agandfoodexchange.ca Animal welfare Animal welfare means how an animal is coping with the conditions

More information

What this guide covers

What this guide covers What this guide covers This guide highlights the importance of understanding and communicating effectively with animals - to ultimately improve animal welfare and productivity in the Middle East and Africa.

More information

Jim Reynolds DVM, MPVM Western University College of Veterinary Medicine

Jim Reynolds DVM, MPVM Western University College of Veterinary Medicine NAVC Scientific Program January 16, 2011 Orlando, Florida Overview of Welfare Jim Reynolds DVM, MPVM Western University College of Veterinary Medicine An Overview of Animal Welfare What is welfare? Definition

More information

We believe animals should have lives worth living. From birth to death, they should enjoy the five freedoms:

We believe animals should have lives worth living. From birth to death, they should enjoy the five freedoms: WOOLWORTHS ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY OUR COMMITMENT Woolworths is a leading southern hemisphere retailer of quality foods, clothing and general merchandise (e.g. homeware, toiletries and cosmetics). We believe

More information

Science Based Standards In A Changing World Canberra, Australia November 12 14, 2014

Science Based Standards In A Changing World Canberra, Australia November 12 14, 2014 Science Based Standards In A Changing World Canberra, Australia November 12 14, 2014 Dr. Brian Evans Deputy Director General Animal Health, Veterinary Public Health and International Standards SEMINAR

More information

ANIMAL USE AND CARE RESEARCH ETHICS

ANIMAL USE AND CARE RESEARCH ETHICS ANIMAL USE AND CARE RESEARCH ETHICS Laboratory animals or animals: Any vertebrate animal (i.e. traditional laboratory animals, agricultural animals, wildlife and aquatic species) produced for or used in

More information

REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON ANIMAL WELFARE IN TRANSPORT AND SLAUGHTER (RWAWTS)

REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON ANIMAL WELFARE IN TRANSPORT AND SLAUGHTER (RWAWTS) REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON ANIMAL WELFARE IN TRANSPORT AND SLAUGHTER (RWAWTS) RWAWTS To improve welfare of farm animals during transport and at the slaughterhouses in selected eligible member countries by tailored

More information

Unit 3 Sustainability and interdependence Sub Topic 3.4: Animal welfare

Unit 3 Sustainability and interdependence Sub Topic 3.4: Animal welfare Unit 3 Sustainability and interdependence Sub Topic 3.4: Animal welfare Page 1 of 12 On completion of this topic I will be able to: Describe the costs, benefits and ethics of providing different levels

More information

Killing of animals for disease control

Killing of animals for disease control 3 rd OIE conference on Animal Welfare Implementing the OIE standards addressing regional expectations Killing of animals for disease control Dr. Rebeca Garcia Pinillos, United Kingdom, DEFRA Acknowledgments

More information

Regulating the scientific use of animals taken from the wild Implementation of Directive 2010/63/EU

Regulating the scientific use of animals taken from the wild Implementation of Directive 2010/63/EU Regulating the scientific use of animals taken from the wild Implementation of Directive 2010/63/EU Dr Kim Willoughby, Mr Peter Gray, Dr Kate Garrod. Presented by: Dr Kim Willoughby Date: 26 October 2017

More information

Societal Concerns. Animal Welfare & Beef Industry Practices: My Goal for Today is. Reality of Societal Concerns. Dehorning, Castration, & Branding

Societal Concerns. Animal Welfare & Beef Industry Practices: My Goal for Today is. Reality of Societal Concerns. Dehorning, Castration, & Branding Animal Welfare & Beef Industry Practices: Dehorning, Castration, & Branding Jason K. Ahola, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Beef Production Systems Department of Animal Sciences 970-491-3312 jason.ahola@colostate.edu

More information

OIE Regional seminar on animal welfare during long distance transport (Chapter 7.3 of the OIE terrestrial Animal Health Code)

OIE Regional seminar on animal welfare during long distance transport (Chapter 7.3 of the OIE terrestrial Animal Health Code) OIE Regional seminar on animal welfare during long distance transport (Chapter 7.3 of the OIE terrestrial Animal Health Code) 13-15 March 2018, Chisinau, Moldova Tomasz Grudnik OIE Sub-regional Representation

More information

Animal Welfare Standards in the Dairy Sector Renée Bergeron, Ph.D., agr. Dairy Outlook Seminar 2013

Animal Welfare Standards in the Dairy Sector Renée Bergeron, Ph.D., agr. Dairy Outlook Seminar 2013 Animal Welfare Standards in the Dairy Sector Renée Bergeron, Ph.D., agr. Dairy Outlook Seminar 2013 Introduction The animal welfare movement has gained momentum since the beginning of the century The topic

More information

Animal Welfare Assessment Transfers Checklist

Animal Welfare Assessment Transfers Checklist Animal Welfare Assessment Transfers Checklist Our Animal Welfare Commitment The believes that consideration of an animal s welfare must include its physical, physiological and mental state and that good

More information

NewMerino Standards. version:

NewMerino Standards. version: NewMerino Standards version: 18.5.1 References Animal Health Australia Sheep Standards and Guidelines http://www.animalwelfarestandards.net.au/sheep/ Agriculture Victoria http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/farm-management

More information

Can animal breeding improve domestic animals experiences?

Can animal breeding improve domestic animals experiences? Can animal breeding improve domestic animals experiences? Susanne Hermesch Susanne.Hermesch@une.edu.au Presented at CSIRO and AGBU seminar Armidale 26 September 2013 Acknowledgements AGBU Rob Banks Daniel

More information

DECLARATION of the First Conference on Animal Welfare in the Baltic Region RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP 5 to 6 May, 2011, Vilnius, Lithuania

DECLARATION of the First Conference on Animal Welfare in the Baltic Region RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP 5 to 6 May, 2011, Vilnius, Lithuania DECLARATION of the First Conference on Animal Welfare in the Baltic Region RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP 5 to 6 May, 2011, Vilnius, Lithuania Animal welfare is a complex and multi-faceted issue with an impact

More information

WORLD SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS SUBMISSION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY. Sheep draft standards and guidelines

WORLD SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS SUBMISSION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY. Sheep draft standards and guidelines WORLD SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS SUBMISSION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY Sheep draft standards and guidelines Public Consultation May 2013 World Society for Protection of

More information

SHEEP STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES MULESING DISCUSSION PAPER. Prepared by Sheep Standards and Guidelines Writing Group, January 2013

SHEEP STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES MULESING DISCUSSION PAPER. Prepared by Sheep Standards and Guidelines Writing Group, January 2013 SHEEP STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES MULESING DISCUSSION PAPER Prepared by Sheep Standards and Guidelines Writing Group, January 2013 Mulesing is the removal of skin from the breech and/or tail of a sheep using

More information

Regulating Animal Welfare in the EU.the EU.

Regulating Animal Welfare in the EU.the EU. Regulating Animal Welfare in the EU.the EU. Andrea Gavinelli Unit G3 Animal Welfare Directorate General 1 Animal Welfare 1. An expanding policy area. 2. An issue of high public concern and political relevance.

More information

Optimising animal health on organic cattle farms

Optimising animal health on organic cattle farms Optimising animal health on organic cattle farms Dan Clavin Teagasc, Farm Management and Rural Development Department, Athenry, Co. Galway Paddy Fenton, MRCVS The Paddock, Ventry, Tralee, Co. Kerry Introduction

More information

Animal Welfare Policy

Animal Welfare Policy Animal Welfare Policy Spokesperson: Mojo Mathers MP Updated: 22-Mar-2017 Introduction Animals are sentient beings, able to experience both pain and distress as well as positive states. We have a moral

More information

Introduction. 1) Responsibilities

Introduction. 1) Responsibilities Submission by Sentient, The Veterinary Institute for Animal Ethics, on the draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Cattle. (Edition One, Public Consultation Version 1.0, 21 February

More information

BPC Antibiotic Stewardship Report

BPC Antibiotic Stewardship Report BPC Antibiotic Stewardship Report JUNE 2017 BIG ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE POULTRY MEAT INDUSTRY STOPPED prophylactic use of antibiotics STOPPED use of Colistin NEW ANTIBIOTIC STANDARDS for Red Tractor Poultry

More information

Alberta Agriculture s Role and Sheep Welfare in Alberta

Alberta Agriculture s Role and Sheep Welfare in Alberta 5 Pillars of sustainable food production Alberta Agriculture s Role and Sheep Welfare in Alberta Isabelle Girard, MSc Animal Health and Assurance Division Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Fall 2015 Food

More information

New South Wales Greyhound Animal Welfare Policy

New South Wales Greyhound Animal Welfare Policy New South Wales Greyhound Animal Welfare Policy (November 2006) Introduction The welfare of all animals must be a primary consideration for all participants in the greyhound racing industry. There is a

More information

Broom, D.M Causes of poor welfare in large animals during transport. Vet. Res, Commun., 27,

Broom, D.M Causes of poor welfare in large animals during transport. Vet. Res, Commun., 27, Broom, D.M. 2003. Causes of poor welfare in large animals during transport. Vet. Res, Commun., 27, 515-518. Pre-publication copy Causes of poor welfare in large animals during transport Donald M Broom

More information

Community Cats and the Ecosystem

Community Cats and the Ecosystem Community Cats and the Ecosystem A science lesson on pet overpopulation 2014 BC SPCA. The BC SPCA retains all copyright for this material. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce pages is granted

More information

Policies of UK Supermarkets: Liquid milk

Policies of UK Supermarkets: Liquid milk Policies of UK Supermarkets: Liquid milk Retailer Fresh liquid milk stocked Own brand fresh liquid milk dairy cow standards Own brand dairy calf standards ASDA Red Tractor Free Range Standard range Red

More information

Companion Animal Welfare Student Activities

Companion Animal Welfare Student Activities Module 26 Companion Animal Welfare Questions 1. When a shelter with a no kill policy has adequate facilities and resources it can house a certain number of animals comfortably. If admissions to the shelter

More information

Cow welfare. This chapter presents an introduction to animal welfare, specifically for dairy cattle.

Cow welfare. This chapter presents an introduction to animal welfare, specifically for dairy cattle. 2 Cow welfare This chapter presents an introduction to animal welfare, specifically for dairy cattle. The main points of this chapter An animal is in a good state (that is, its welfare is good) if it is

More information

Future development of animal welfare science and use of new technologies

Future development of animal welfare science and use of new technologies Future development of animal welfare science and use of new technologies Jeremy N. Marchant-Forde USDA-ARS, Livestock Behavior Research Unit Trending topics - Focused Search Term Publications % change

More information

ruma Cattle Responsible use of antimicrobials in Cattle production GUIDELINES

ruma Cattle Responsible use of antimicrobials in Cattle production GUIDELINES ruma RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEDICINES IN AGRICULTURE ALLIANCE GUIDELINES Cattle Responsible use of antimicrobials in Cattle production RUMA guidelines for the responsible use of antimicrobials by cattle farmers

More information

A Proposed Submission to the GHRRA for an Animal Welfare Policy Framework for the Greyhound Industry

A Proposed Submission to the GHRRA for an Animal Welfare Policy Framework for the Greyhound Industry A Proposed Submission to the for an Animal Welfare Policy Framework for the Greyhound Industry Issued: February 25, 2005 Greyhound Racing NSW Quad 2, Level 2, 8 Parkview Drive Homebush Bay NSW 2127 Correspondence

More information

Pain Management Future pain relief options. Ian Colditz CSIRO Animal, Food and Health Sciences Armidale NSW 2350

Pain Management Future pain relief options. Ian Colditz CSIRO Animal, Food and Health Sciences Armidale NSW 2350 Pain Management Future pain relief options Ian Colditz CSIRO Animal, Food and Health Sciences Armidale NSW 2350 A national flystrike R&D technical update 1 st August 2012 Animal Experimentation The Principles

More information

Regulatory approaches to ensure the safety of pet food

Regulatory approaches to ensure the safety of pet food Regulatory approaches to ensure the safety of pet food AVA Submission Submission from the Australian Veterinary Association Ltd 1 20 July 2018 Regulatory approaches to ensure the safety of pet food Introduction

More information

ANIMAL CARE AND USE STANDARD

ANIMAL CARE AND USE STANDARD ANIMAL ETHICS ANIMAL CARE AND USE STANDARD The Animal Care & Use Standards are designed to provide guidance regarding good practice to institutional animal users and carers, as well as Animal Ethics Committees

More information

SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDELINES 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDELINES 2014 SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDELINES 2014 A SAFE, WHOLESOME AND HEALTHY BEEF SUPPLY The following set of BQA Guidelines represent recommendations for selected BQA procedures and are the collaborative efforts of veterinarians,

More information

Profiting from Individual Electronic Identification (eid) Gilgai Farms - Guerie

Profiting from Individual Electronic Identification (eid) Gilgai Farms - Guerie Profiting from Individual Electronic Identification (eid) Gilgai Farms - Guerie CASE STUDY: Gilgai Farms LOCATION: Guerie, NSW Summary The Harvey family operate Gilgai Farms at Geurie in Central West NSW.

More information

Web Site / Site Internet :

Web Site / Site Internet : August 2, 2013 To: the National Farm Animal Care Council Re: Comments on the Draft Pig Code of Practice The Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians (CASV/ ACVP) was founded in 2003 to bring together

More information

Aerial view of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Utrecht

Aerial view of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Utrecht Aerial view of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Utrecht The role of a veterinarian in the next 30 years Anton Pijpers Utrecht University Content What s happening around us In general Societal demands

More information

GET YOUR CATTLE PERFORMANCE READY WITH MULTIMIN IMPROVING FERTILITY IN BEEF CATTLE

GET YOUR CATTLE PERFORMANCE READY WITH MULTIMIN IMPROVING FERTILITY IN BEEF CATTLE GET YOUR CATTLE PERFORMANCE READY WITH MULTIMIN IMPROVING FERTILITY IN BEEF CATTLE IMPACT OF CALVING PATTERN UPON PROFITABLITY Heifers and cows cycle every 21 days. This means all breeding females have

More information

OIE ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS AND THE MALAYSIAN ANIMAL WELFARE STRATEGY: ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES QUAZA NIZAMUDDIN, H.N.

OIE ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS AND THE MALAYSIAN ANIMAL WELFARE STRATEGY: ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES QUAZA NIZAMUDDIN, H.N. OIE ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS AND THE MALAYSIAN ANIMAL WELFARE STRATEGY: ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES QUAZA NIZAMUDDIN, H.N. Department of Veterinary Services Ministry of Agriculture and Agro Based Industry

More information

Final Report. Project code: P.PSH.0653 Prepared by: Fiona Cotter Troy Laboratories Pty Ltd Date published: July 2014

Final Report. Project code: P.PSH.0653 Prepared by: Fiona Cotter Troy Laboratories Pty Ltd Date published: July 2014 Final Report Project code: P.PSH.0653 Prepared by: Fiona Cotter Troy Laboratories Pty Ltd Date published: July 2014 PUBLISHED BY Meat & Livestock Australia Limited Locked Bag 991 NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2059

More information

RE: Consultation on Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry

RE: Consultation on Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry T 03 9607 9380 E LFreidin@liv.asn.au 26 February 2018 Kathleen Plowman Chief Executive Officer Animal Health Australia PO Box 5116 Braddon ACT 2612 By email: publicconspoultry@animalhealthaustralia.com.au

More information

ANIMAL WELFARE & MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

ANIMAL WELFARE & MANAGEMENT STRATEGY ANIMAL WELFARE & MANAGEMENT STRATEGY Australian Capital Territory, Canberra 2016 This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process

More information

The Animal Welfare offi cer in the European Union

The Animal Welfare offi cer in the European Union The Animal Welfare offi cer in the European Union 2 1. INTRODUCTION The new animal welfare EU regulation applicable to slaughterhouses (Regulation 1099/2009) requires that slaughterhouse operators appoint

More information

Suckler cow management. Dai Grove-White.

Suckler cow management. Dai Grove-White. Suckler cow management. Dai Grove-White. Where is suckler beef going? Biological efficiency Suckler VS dairy beef Carbon foot-printing & land use Poorer quality land Mass-market or niche market Output

More information

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD ISBN 978-0-626-25155-0 SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Ratite farming Part 1: Ostriches Published by SABS Standards Division 1 Dr Lategan Road Groenkloof Private Bag x191 Pretoria 0001 Tel: +27 12 428

More information

Strategy 2020 Final Report March 2017

Strategy 2020 Final Report March 2017 Strategy 2020 Final Report March 2017 THE COLLEGE OF VETERINARIANS OF ONTARIO Introduction This document outlines the current strategic platform of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario for the period

More information

RABBITS. Code of practice for keeping rabbits in Western Australia ISBN

RABBITS. Code of practice for keeping rabbits in Western Australia ISBN RABBITS Code of practice for keeping rabbits in Western Australia ISBN 7307 6330 7 Published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development Western Australia March, 2003 1 PREFACE The Code

More information

ADDENDUM 4 GOOD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND SOP S FOR CATTLE FARMERS.

ADDENDUM 4 GOOD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND SOP S FOR CATTLE FARMERS. ADDENDUM 4 GOOD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND SOP S FOR CATTLE FARMERS. Explanation of bullet items: First part of item provides the reason or explanation for the action, whereas the second part is a test for

More information

National Action Plan development support tools

National Action Plan development support tools National Action Plan development support tools Sample Checklist This checklist was developed to be used by multidisciplinary teams in countries to assist with the development of their national action plan

More information

FREE RANGE EGG & POULTRY AUSTRALIA LTD

FREE RANGE EGG & POULTRY AUSTRALIA LTD FREE RANGE EGG & POULTRY AUSTRALIA LTD ABN: 83 102 735 651 7 March 2018 Animal Welfare Standards Public Consultation PO Box 5116 Braddon ACT 2612 BY EMAIL: publicconspoultry@animalhealthaustralia.com.au

More information

Live assessment yard book

Live assessment yard book 18740-MLA_Yard_Book.qxp 5/10/06 5:17 PM Page 28 Live assessment yard book Sheep and lamb Level 1, 165 Walker Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Ph: 02 9463 9333 Fax: 02 9463 9393 www.mla.com.au Introduction

More information

What is BQA s purpose? To ensure all consumers that all cattle are raised in a responsible manner ensuring safe, wholesome and healthy beef.

What is BQA s purpose? To ensure all consumers that all cattle are raised in a responsible manner ensuring safe, wholesome and healthy beef. What is BQA s purpose? To ensure all consumers that all cattle are raised in a responsible manner ensuring safe, wholesome and healthy beef. What is BQA? Beef industry s voluntary quality control program

More information

Animal Welfare Considerations for Fish Farms in BC

Animal Welfare Considerations for Fish Farms in BC Animal Welfare Considerations for Fish Farms in BC Myron Roth Industry Specialist, Aquaculture and Seafood Salmon Containment Workshop Chamcook, New Brunswick, Canada April 29-30, 2014 1 BC Aquaculture

More information

CORSHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL

CORSHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL CORSHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL Animal Welfare Policy Reviewed: September 2016 Policy Ratified by the Governing Body: September 2015 Next Review Date: September 2017 Animal Welfare Policy 1. Introduction/Background

More information

S O U T H A F R I C A N VETERINARY FOUNDATION REVIEW OF ANIMAL CARE LEGISLATION IN SOUTH AFRICA

S O U T H A F R I C A N VETERINARY FOUNDATION REVIEW OF ANIMAL CARE LEGISLATION IN SOUTH AFRICA S O U T H A F R I C A N VETERINARY FOUNDATION REVIEW OF ANIMAL CARE LEGISLATION IN SOUTH AFRICA SA VETERINARY FOUNDATION NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION 022-238-NPO SECTI0N 21 COMPANY NO. 1984/003967/08 FUND RAISING

More information

funded by Reducing antibiotics in pig farming

funded by Reducing antibiotics in pig farming funded by Reducing antibiotics in pig farming The widespread use of antibiotics (also known as antibacterials) in human and animal medicine increases the level of resistant bacteria. This makes it more

More information

NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE

NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE Version 3 February 2017 Table of Contents PREFACE... 3 INTRODUCTION... 3 VISION... 4 MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS... 5 WHAT DO PET INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA MEMBERS BELIEVE?...

More information

OIE Standards on Animal Welfare, and Capacity Building Tools and Activities to Support their Implementation

OIE Standards on Animal Welfare, and Capacity Building Tools and Activities to Support their Implementation OIE Standards on Animal Welfare, and Capacity Building Tools and Activities to Support their Implementation Workshop on animal welfare Organized by EC/TAIEX in co-operation with the RSPCA and State Veterinary

More information

International Declaration of Responsibilities to Cats

International Declaration of Responsibilities to Cats International Declaration of Responsibilities to Cats Cat welfare is a complex subject and the responsibility for implementation of good welfare for cats falls to a number of organisations as well as to

More information

Proof of Concept Lean Meat Yield and Eating Quality Producer Demonstration Sites

Proof of Concept Lean Meat Yield and Eating Quality Producer Demonstration Sites Proof of Concept Lean Meat Yield and Eating Quality Producer Demonstration Sites Lamb consumers want Juiciness, flavour Influenced by intramuscular fat Ideal 4-6% Range = 2 9.8% Tenderness Objective measure

More information

Farm animal welfare assurance- science and its application.

Farm animal welfare assurance- science and its application. Farm animal welfare assurance- science and its application. J. Rushen and A. M. de Passillé, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Agassiz, BC, Canada, Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday We use science News

More information

Waitrose Animal welfare at Waitrose

Waitrose Animal welfare at Waitrose Waitrose Animal welfare at Waitrose JULY 2018 Welfare outcomes and Key Performance Indicators (KPI s) for Waitrose supply chains Key Performance Indicators are monitored regularly within all supply chains.

More information

The following proposed language and general comments are consistent with the OIE mandate to take the lead internationally on animal welfare.

The following proposed language and general comments are consistent with the OIE mandate to take the lead internationally on animal welfare. December 15, 2011 The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to submit the following comments on the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code draft chapter Animal Welfare and Beef Cattle Production Systems.

More information

7. IMPROVING LAMB SURVIVAL

7. IMPROVING LAMB SURVIVAL 7. IMPROVING LAMB SURVIVAL Introduction It is widely accepted that there is a large amount of lamb wastage in Merino flocks. Fertility rates, as measured by the number of lambs present at scanning are

More information

THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS IN PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS IN PRODUCTION SYSTEMS THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS IN PRODUCTION SYSTEMS General Principles and Underlying Research David Fraser Animal Welfare Program University of British Columbia General principles for the welfare of animals

More information

International Declaration of Responsibilities to Cats

International Declaration of Responsibilities to Cats International Declaration of Responsibilities to Cats Cat welfare is a complex subject and the responsibility for implementation of good welfare for cats falls to a number of organisations as well as to

More information

3 rd International Conference of Ecosystems (ICE2013) Tirana, Albania, May 31 - June 5, 2013

3 rd International Conference of Ecosystems (ICE2013) Tirana, Albania, May 31 - June 5, 2013 3 rd International Conference of Ecosystems (ICE2013) Tirana, Albania, May 31 - June 5, 2013 ANIMAL WELFARE IN ALBANIA Prof. As. Dr. Ylli Biçoku* * Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirane, Albania Corresponding

More information

Proposed Draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards And Guidelines For Poultry. Submission from the Australian Veterinary Association Ltd

Proposed Draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards And Guidelines For Poultry. Submission from the Australian Veterinary Association Ltd Proposed Draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards And Guidelines For Poultry Submission from the Australian Veterinary Association Ltd 1 24 February 2018 Introduction The Australian Veterinary Association

More information

Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for. Sheep. Edition One Version One Subject to Government Endorsement

Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for. Sheep. Edition One Version One Subject to Government Endorsement Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Sheep Edition One Version One Subject to Government Endorsement May 2014 This document forms part of the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines

More information

European trends in animal welfare policies and research and their potential implications for US Agriculture

European trends in animal welfare policies and research and their potential implications for US Agriculture European trends in animal welfare policies and research and their potential implications for US Agriculture Dr. Ed Pajor Associate Professor Director, Center for Animal Well-Being Department of Animal

More information

3. Cabinet approval is required prior to public consultation. A Cabinet paper and two public consultation documents are attached for your review.

3. Cabinet approval is required prior to public consultation. A Cabinet paper and two public consultation documents are attached for your review. Key Messages 1. The suite of regulatory proposals developed following passage of the Animal Welfare Amendment Act (No 2) 2015 (the Amendment Act) in May 2015 are now ready for public consultation. 2. The

More information

Responsible use of antimicrobials in veterinary practice

Responsible use of antimicrobials in veterinary practice Responsible use of antimicrobials in veterinary practice Correct antimicrobial: as little as possible, as much as necessary This document provides more information to accompany our responsible use of antimicrobials

More information

PROPOSED AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES CATTLE

PROPOSED AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES CATTLE PROPOSED AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES CATTLE Decision Regulation Impact Statement Edition One Version 1.0 1 May 2014 ii Published by Animal Health Australia Working together for animal

More information

Position Statement. Responsible Use of Antibiotics in the Australian Chicken Meat Industry. 22 February What s the Issue?

Position Statement. Responsible Use of Antibiotics in the Australian Chicken Meat Industry. 22 February What s the Issue? 22 February 2018 Position Statement Responsible Use of Antibiotics in the Australian Chicken Meat Industry What s the Issue? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) The use of antibiotics in both humans and animals

More information

Ed Pajor is a Professor of Animal Welfare at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Production Animal Health. Dr.

Ed Pajor is a Professor of Animal Welfare at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Production Animal Health. Dr. Ed Pajor is a Professor of Animal Welfare at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Production Animal Health. Dr. Pajor provides scientific expertise to numerous organizations

More information

Assessment of Public Submissions regarding Dingo Management on Fraser Island

Assessment of Public Submissions regarding Dingo Management on Fraser Island Assessment of Public Submissions regarding Dingo Management on Fraser Island Supplement 2 to Audit (2009) of Fraser Island Dingo Management Strategy for The Honourable Kate Jones MP Minister for Climate

More information

RE: Draft Livestock and Poultry Care Standards

RE: Draft Livestock and Poultry Care Standards September 25, 2013 Clint Quarles, Staff Attorney Kentucky Department of Agriculture 500 Mero Street, 7 th Floor Frankfort, KY 40601 Dear Mr. Quarles: RE: Draft Livestock and Poultry Care Standards I am

More information

Review of the Northern Territory Animal Welfare Act

Review of the Northern Territory Animal Welfare Act Review of the Northern Territory Animal Welfare Act From the Australian Veterinary Association Ltd 10 April 2014 Graham Pratt, Executive Officer SA and NT Divisions, Australian Veterinary Association,

More information

Animal Welfare Management Programmes

Animal Welfare Management Programmes Animal Welfare Management Programmes TAIEX Belgrade 24-25 March 2010 Andrew Voas BVM&S MRCVS Scottish Government Veterinary Adviser Scotland in the UK Part of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern

More information