Farm Animal Welfare

Cattle Welfare Vision for 2030

A 2030 vision for cattle welfare sets ambitious but achievable improvement targets for the decade ahead.

Key Facts

2030 targets for UK cattle welfare include mandatory analgesic use for all painful procedures
Universal adoption of polled genetics in dairy herds would eliminate dehorning welfare harm
Mandatory CCTV and welfare monitoring at all UK abattoirs by 2030 is a realistic target
Lameness prevalence below 5% in dairy herds is achievable with current management knowledge
National BVD eradication by 2030 would deliver major welfare improvement at population level

Welfare Considerations

Setting concrete welfare targets for 2030 creates accountability and direction for cattle welfare improvement. The targets above are achievable with current knowledge and technology. What is required is sustained commitment from policy, industry and consumer pressure.

What You Can Do

Advocate for specific cattle welfare targets in government and industry policy frameworks
Support organisations working toward 2030 cattle welfare improvement targets
Hold retailers and government accountable for progress toward stated cattle welfare improvement goals