Farm Animals

Goat Welfare Standards Development

Dedicated goat welfare standards are being developed for dairy and meat goat systems addressing a significant regulatory gap.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in goat welfare standards development
Millions of animals benefit from better farm animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Dedicated goat welfare standards prevent exploitation of regulatory gaps.

What You Can Do

Support development of goat welfare standards
Choose certified goat dairy products
Raise awareness of goat welfare as underregulated
Advocate for goat inclusion in welfare legislation