Victoria has released a new plan for animal welfare in the state. Animal Welfare Action Plan – Improving the Welfare of Animals in Victoria was developed after submissions from industry, veterinary bodies, welfare organizations, and other groups. The plan is designed to cover the welfare of companion animals, farm animals, […]
Abstracts: Review of environmental enrichment for broiler chickens
Welfare problems are commonly found in both conventional and organic production of broiler chickens. In order to reduce the extent of welfare problems, it has been suggested to provide stimulating, enriched environments. The aim of the present paper is to provide a review of the effect on behaviour and welfare […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR:Draft national poultry welfare standards criticised
Dear sir, The claimed purpose of the new standards is to replace old standards that “have not kept pace with community and trading partner expectations”. However, despite undeniable community expectations, relevant standards like the length of time free range hens should spend outdoors, the required minimum eight hours for outdoor […]
Rotary offers support to Mission Rabies’ Goa operations
Mission Rabies, a charity set up by UK veterinarian Luke Gamble to help to eliminate rabies, has received a grant from the Rotary Foundation, a global organization based in the USA, to support its rabies-control projects in Goa, India. The grant was initiated by three Rotary Clubs in Gainesville, Florida, […]