What happens to livestock that are exported for slaughter overseas?
The majority of food animals destined for slaughter overseas are first mustered on their property of origin, then loaded onto...
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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... -
What are the animal welfare issues with mass killing using ventilation shutdown?
Ventilation shutdown involves sealing a shed by shutting air inlets and/or by turning off ventilation fans following which the internal... -
What is mass killing?
Mass killing, or the humane killing of large numbers of farm animals, is at times required in the event of... -
How is animal welfare regulated at Australian knackeries?
A knackery is a facility where animals are killed for pet food or the making of animal by-products used in... -
What are the animal welfare issues with poultry slaughter?
Meat chickens and layer hens, the main types of poultry farmed in Australia, are two different breeds of birds and... -
How should backyard chickens be euthanased when this is necessary?
You are responsible for your chickens’ health and welfare, including ensuring that they have a humane death when the time... -
What are glue boards and why are they inhumane?
Glue boards (also known as glue traps) are made of cardboard, plastic or wood covered in an adhesive and are...