Farm Animal Welfare

Cattle Emerging Economies Welfare Progress

Livestock welfare in rapidly developing economies faces unique challenges as intensification accelerates faster than welfare capacity develops.

Key Facts

Rapid intensification of cattle production in Brazil, China and India creates welfare risks at scale
Traditional extensive systems with lower intensity may have different welfare profiles than industrial systems
OIE welfare standards provide an international framework but enforcement is limited
Regional welfare NGOs and vet school programmes are building local advocacy capacity
Consumer welfare awareness in emerging economies is growing and influencing supply chains

Welfare Considerations

The welfare challenges of intensification in emerging economies are significant and underaddressed. Building local welfare advocacy capacity and incorporating welfare into agricultural development assistance is essential to prevent the welfare harms of intensive industrialisation being replicated globally.

What You Can Do

Support international welfare capacity building organisations working in emerging economies
Advocate for welfare considerations in trade agreements with rapidly intensifying agricultural sectors
Engage with researchers studying welfare trends in emerging agricultural economies