Articles tagged with 'Euthanasia'
What can we do to help livestock that have been burnt by a fire?
Bushfires are a common occurrence in the Australian landscape and sometimes, despite the best plans and preparation, horses, livestock and other animals are caught up in bushfires.
What are the animal welfare issues with mass killing of farmed animals using ventilation shutdown?
Ventilation shutdown (VSD) methods cause prolonged distress and suffering of animals before death.
What is mass killing?
Mass killing, or the killing of large numbers of farmed animals, is at times required in the event of an emergency animal disease outbreak to control and prevent further spread of the disease.
What is avian influenza (or ‘bird flu’) and what is its impact on animal welfare?
Avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects birds but can also pose risks to other animals and humans. It is known to affect more than 140 bird species including chickens, turkeys, quail, guinea fowl, ducks, geese, emus and ostriches.