Farm Animal Welfare

Cattle Welfare in Conflict Zones Emergency

Livestock welfare in conflict zones presents unique challenges with animals often abandoned or unable to be managed appropriately.

Key Facts

Conflict zones displace farmers and leave livestock without water, food and veterinary care
Cattle and other livestock starve, die from dehydration and suffer untreated disease in conflict areas
International aid organisations including the FAO and ICRC have livestock welfare emergency protocols
Local vet networks provide emergency welfare services in conflict areas when accessible
Livestock welfare is linked to food security and livelihood recovery in post-conflict communities

Welfare Considerations

Livestock welfare in conflict zones represents an extreme end of animal welfare challenge where normal management is impossible and suffering can be severe. Supporting emergency livestock welfare interventions also supports human food security and livelihoods in affected communities.

What You Can Do

Support FAO and ICRC emergency livestock welfare programmes financially
Advocate for livestock welfare to be included in humanitarian emergency response planning
Engage with organisations working on animal welfare in conflict and disaster response