Published in 2021
Practical factsheet based on a summary of the literature and produced as part of the CASDAR BeBop project on the physiological and behavioural needs of fattening bullocks.
Document Types: Technical review
Animal categories: Bovines
Keywords: Human-animal relationships, Breeding and rearing system,Welfare indicators
Published in 2021
Scientific paper showing that changes in Swedish animal welfare regulations between 1988 and 2019 have increased the level of animal welfare protection for cattle, pigs and horses, but that a number of individual requirements have been relaxed to meet objectives other than animal welfare.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories:Cattle, Equines, Pigs
Keywords: Societal issues
Published in 2021
Written answer to a question on whether the derogation from the obligation to stun animals is applicable to the production of red label "large beef cattle". The answer is positive.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Bovines
Keywords:Awareness, Pain, Societal issues, Stress
Published in 2021
INRAE dossier on the research and expert advice provided by the Institute in the field of animal welfare, which is carried out in an interdisciplinary manner, and aims to improve the living conditions of farm animals while taking into account the working conditions of farmers, along with economic, environmental and land-use considerations.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry
Keywords:All subjects
Published in 2021
A scientific review of the use of data collected in the course of precision breeding that can provide a resource in addition to expert knowledge to help decision-making on the combined issues of the management of animal health and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry
Keywords:Precision farming, Environment, Risk management
Published in 2021
Thematic dossier produced by the Coopération Agricole and based on three fundamental principles: a better understanding of animal welfare, concrete and pragmatic implementation of the concept across the French regions, and to offer a lasting picture of the pride taken by the agricultural professions in their work. The dossier points to the close links between the welfare of animals and that of the people who are in contact with them, and emphasises the benefits of the approaches it presents.
Document Types: Guides to Good Practice
Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry
Keywords:Societal issues, Human-animal relationships, Breeding and rearing systems, Welfare indicators
Published in 2021
Scientific paper describing the protocol to assess the welfare of dairy cattle in loose-housing systems using animal and non-animal based indicators that has been developed by the Italian Reference Centre for animal welfare. It uses the protocol to generate a list of 38 farming practices that will ensure a high level of welfare in dairy cattle.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Bovines
Keywords:Animal-based measurement, Livestock system, Welfare indicator
Published in 2021
Scientific paper reporting on the perceptions of farmers' hoof trimmers and vets concerning the management of lameness in dairy cows. Lameness is perceived as a complex, multi-factorial problem that is poorly understood and whose contributing factors are difficult to change. Those involved are resigned, believing that lameness is inevitable. Participants suggested that hoof trimmers and veterinarians should work together to send a consistent message to farmers.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Bovines
Keywords:Pain, Human-animal relationships
Published in 2021
Scientific paper to evaluate the relationship between levels of animal welfare and the use of antimicrobials in Italian dairy farms. No relationship could be found between these two factors. The use of category B antimicrobials and of intramammary treatments in dry cows were linked to levels of staff training.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Bovines
Keywords:Antibiotic resistance, Environment, Breeding and rearing systems, Societal issues
Published in 2021
Written answer to a parliamentary question on the measures taken by the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food in respect of the failings found in abattoirs and whether a general audit of French abattoirs is under consideration, along with the compulsory publication of annual reports on compliance with standards and regulations.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry
Keywords:Awareness, Pain, Societal issues, Fear, Stress
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