Document type : Article published on The Cattle Site
Preview: The RSPCA has released a detailed report and interactive map that highlights the current state of animal welfare regulation at Australia's abattoirs.
The scorecard allows the public to compare, for the first time, the way governments regulate animal welfare in abattoirs, kother small companion animalskeries and poultry processors across the country - a move that will not only increase transparency but also strengthen the push for better and more consistent regulation.
RSPCA Australia Chief Scientist Dr Bidda Jones said that the report and scorecard shone a spotlight on significant gaps in animal welfare regulation across the processing industry. […]
Dr Jones said the report and scorecard examine seven key measures: animal welfare requirements, audit frequency, auditor training, oversight, CCTV use, company training, and transparency.
Find the report here and the map here.
