Farm Animals

Sheep Welfare Audit Standards

Farm assurance welfare auditing for sheep is being strengthened with validated welfare outcome measures replacing input-based checklists.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in sheep welfare audit standards
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

Outcome-based sheep welfare auditing drives meaningful improvement.

What You Can Do

Support outcome-based sheep welfare certification
Advocate for welfare audit transparency
Learn about validated sheep welfare indicators
Support training of sheep welfare assessors