Welfare Science

Animal Welfare: Welfare Impact Assessment

Welfare impact assessment frameworks enable systematic evaluation of how policies, practices, and technologies affect animal welfare outcomes.

Key Facts

Scientific evidence guides best practice in this welfare area
Welfare improvements are achievable at reasonable cost
Public awareness and consumer choice drive positive welfare change
Every informed person strengthens the animal welfare movement

Welfare Considerations

Formal welfare impact assessment, analogous to environmental impact assessment, provides structured evaluation of proposed changes on animal welfare. Its integration into policy and regulatory processes would improve welfare outcomes from decision-making.

What You Can Do

Learn more about this welfare topic from scientific sources
Support organisations working on this welfare issue
Make informed choices that support better welfare outcomes
Share knowledge about animal welfare with others