Farm Animals

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Farm animal welfare science drives improvements in housing, management, and slaughter across the food production industry.

Key Facts

Farm animals are sentient beings capable of experiencing pain and pleasure
Welfare improvements often align with productivity in modern farming
Consumers increasingly demand higher welfare production standards
Legislation and certification drive minimum welfare standards
Stockperson training significantly affects farm animal welfare outcomes

Welfare Considerations

Farm animals represent the largest single group of animals affected by human activity, with tens of billions experiencing farming conditions annually. Welfare improvements in this sector have enormous positive impact, with changes to housing, management, and slaughter welfare reaching vast numbers of sentient animals.

What You Can Do

Choose higher welfare certified products where available
Reduce consumption of the lowest-welfare animal products
Support farm animal welfare charities and advocacy organisations
Advocate for stronger farm animal welfare legislation
Engage with food businesses about their welfare sourcing standards