Subject: Evolution of breeding systems and BEA

Animal welfare of farmed fish

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Slideshow presentation of a study on the welfare of the main fish species farmed in the European Union. It covers current knowledge and gaps in knowledge of fish welfare, the needs of fish,  and farming methods that threaten fish welfare.

animal welfare, a new profession?

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Video report on human-animal relationships and the growing importance of animal welfare in animal husbandry and veterinary care (32 min.).

A la découverte de nouveaux systèmes équins

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Dossier on the new systems being used by the Equine Network. It contains direct reports from practitioners on the ground that look not only animal welfare but also at the profitability of the systems in use. The dossier covers working stables, mare's milk businesses, racehorse training businesses, breeding centers and livery stables.

Long lactations: a diversity of careers

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File including an article, a video and a slide show presenting the results of a research project that identified different types of long-lactation careers, and characterized the careers of goats with long-lactation(s) compared with others.

Rennes page on the Anicare website

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Videos with commentary on the practices of reindeer herders in Finland. Video titles: We produce what southern consumers want, Combining traditional and scientific knowledge, Managing predators, Living with predators, I love, respect and eat my reindeer, Extensive production of semi-tame animals, Taking forest resources into account, Adapting to the new climate.

Brebis viande page on the Anicare website

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Videos with commentary showing the diversity of practices among sheep farmers in Belgium, Spain, Finland, France and Portugal. Subjects covered: lambing, management of newborns, flock management, relationship with the farmer, alternative therapies, hoof care, invasive procedures, and end of life.

Dairy goats page on the Anicare website

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Commented videos presenting the diverse practices of dairy goat breeders in Belgium, Spain, Finland, France and Portugal. Topics: lambing, newborn management, milking, feeding, bedding, hoof care, herd management, invasive interventions, relationship with the breeder, end of life.

Page on Dairy Cows on the Anicare website

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Videos with commentary presenting the variety of practices found among dairy farmers in Belgium, Spain, Finland, France and Portugal. Topics include milking, bedding, feeding, herd management, alternative therapies, surgical interventions, relationship with the farmer and end of life.

Tout savoir sur l’élevage de porcs charcutiers!

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Infographic presenting the average size and number of pig farms, the 3 farming systems, rearing stages, slaughtering and processing.

Quels bâtiments d’élevage porcin pour demain ?

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Practical factsheets summarizing the results of the European GOPEI Occitanie project, which involved all relevant stakeholders (farmers, all parts of the industry, consumers) in designing a pig farming facility that would take account of both animal welfare and environmental protection. A factsheet is provided for each rearing stage (post-weaners, fatteners, sows awaiting insemination,  gestation, maternity). Each sheet includes information on feed type, housing design, good practices and environmental performance. Materials are also provided that concentrate on the associated costs, and on each good practice.