Articles Tagged with ''animal welfare''

The goal of the project was to determine the effects of variable intensity lighting and natural lighting programs on behavior, gait score and stress hormone. 

In 2022, the majority of enforcement actions were related to stunning.

Forage producers can convert tall fescue pastures to nontoxic novel-endophyte fescue without incurring the main expense usually associated with pasture renovation through mid-July.

The Mindful Awards program recognizes companies and products that prioritize transparency, fair wages, sustainable business practices, recycled or recyclable materials, and natural or organic ingredients.

Italian cold-cut producer sources its pork meat from sustainable farms that adhere to an Animal Welfare Program.

The Supreme Court supports California's Prop 12.

National Institute for Animal Agriculture annual conference makes clear the animal ag industry is putting a lot of thought into the question of sustainability.

APHIS is also releasing a strategic foresight report.

When handling their livestock, operators must ensure the welfare of their animals. Dr. Kurt D. Vogel, director of the Humane Handling Institute and associate professor–animal welfare and behavior in the Department of Animal and Food Science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, discusses best practices and current issues related to humane handling.

The indicators are designed to be flexible, allowing companies to tailor their approach to fit specific needs and circumstances.