Articles tagged with 'Farming methods'
What are the animal welfare issues with on-farm euthanasia of meat chickens?
Chickens in the meat industry are sometimes required to be euthanased on-farm if they are weak, sick, injured or unable to walk and will not recover with treatment.
What are the animal welfare issues with on-farm euthanasia of turkeys?
Commercial turkeys raised for meat production may at times need to be euthanased on-farm because they are weak, sick, injured or unable to walk, and will not recover with treatment.
What are Ag-gag laws and how would they affect transparency and trust in animal production?
An “Ag-gag” law is the name given to legislation designed to curb the rise in animal activist monitoring and investigative activities within the livestock sector. Proposals to introduce such legislation first arose in the United States in the late 1990s.
Why is environmental enrichment important for turkeys?
For turkeys in commercial production systems to experience good welfare, it is important that their environment is stimulating, enriching and allows them to exhibit natural behaviours.
What is the RSPCA doing to get hens out of battery cages?
The RSPCA is strongly opposed to battery cages and believes there must now be a legislative phase-out of their use.
Why is access to adequate light important for meat chicken welfare?
Access to adequate light and periods of darkness are necessary for meat chicken welfare, as they encourage natural behaviours including appropriate physical activity and rest.
What are the animal welfare issues with the slaughter of turkeys?
Turkeys raised for meat production (e. g. whole turkey or drumsticks) are bred to grow and gain weight very rapidly, with birds ready for processing at around 10 weeks old.
What is the difference between a farrowing crate and a farrowing hut?
In indoor intensive systems, pregnant gilts/sows (female pigs) are moved to a farrowing crate, also known as a piglet protection pen, approximately a week before farrowing (giving birth). Farrowing crates confine sows so that they are unable to turn around.
What are the animal welfare issues with selecting meat chickens for fast growth?
Chicken is the most popular meat consumed by Australians – on average, Australians eat 47 kg of chicken each year.
What is the RSPCA’s view on crocodile farming?
The way in which crocodiles are farmed for skins and meat results in a number of welfare concerns including confinement, which prevents crocodiles from being able to fully exercise freely and satisfy their behavioural, social and physiological needs.