Report highlights poor slaughter standards for Taiwanese pigs
The report, part of a project undertaken with and funded by WSPA, reveals that none of the six COA-endorsed pig meat quality assurance schemes have legally binding standards that minimise animal suffering during slaughter, handling or transportation.
Shopping for animal welfare: WSPA USA offers a helping hand
To help consumers find and make more humane food choices at the supermarket, WSPA USA has released a survey ranking 23 US grocery store chains by the availability of humanely labelled food on their shelves.
New ‘one stop-shop’ for farm animal welfare
The Gateway to Farm Animal Welfare provides reliable information for individuals and organisations that need advice about legislation and research findings, and animal welfare standards, practices and policies.
Animal welfare accepted in halal guidelines
WSPA was also the only animal welfare organisation to be selected as a panel member for the sessions on animal welfare, poultry slaughter and bovine (cow) and ovine (sheep) slaughter.
Congress highlights million dollar losses caused by poor animal welfare
The first National Congress on Farm Animal Welfare, held in Costa Rica this week, addressed the mistreatment of farm animals and its results: suffering for the animals and hardship for the people who rely on animal products for their livelihoods.
First animal residents for Model Farm Project
An 80-strong herd of cattle have become the first livestock to populate the Brazilian Model Farm, enabling the project – which seeks to demonstrate humane and sustainable farming methods – to launch its first training programme.
Ministerial support boosts animal welfare in Brazil
Mr Minc said he felt compelled to support the campaign both as a concerned citizen with an interest in animal welfare and as a minister responsible for the protection of Brazil’s rich diversity of wildlife.
New, comprehensive text on long distance transport launched
The largest and most comprehensive academic reference text on the long distance transport of animals for slaughter was presented to almost 100 of the world’s Chief Veterinary Officers in a reception on 26 May 2008.
Nicaraguan festival hosts animal welfare milestone
The UDAW campaign fits naturally into the Earth Festival – good animal welfare practices have positive impacts on the environment, which is damaged by animal abuses such as factory farming and the destruction of ecosystems.
Halal guidelines to include animal welfare
In an unprecedented move acknowledging the importance of animal welfare, WSPA has been invited by the International Halal Integrity Alliance (IHIA) to produce draft animal welfare guidelines.
New animal welfare syllabus for student vets worldwide
The original Concepts in Animal Welfare syllabus was the result of a long-standing collaboration with the University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Medicine, one of the first academic institutions to pioneer animal welfare teaching and research.
Uganda hosts first National Animal Welfare Workshop
They sought a forum to discuss welfare issues, convinced that animal welfare is not adequately covered within the veterinary curriculum at present and not understood widely by Ugandans.
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