Farm Animal Welfare in Organic Livestock Production
The resources contained in this section are relevant for both organic and conventional animal agriculture. They have been identified as either (Res) for Research or (Ext) for Extension.

Animal Welfare Task Force

Beef Cattle	Transportation
Dairy Cattle	Slaughter
Swine	On-farm Euthanasia
Poultry
Sheep	Standards
Dairy Goats	Ethics
	Human-Animal Relationship
Assessment & Auditing
Humane Handling	Task Force Fact Sheets
	Useful Links

Organic livestock producers are leaders in making a strong committment to ethical and responsible care of the animals they raise for food. Organic Certifying Bodies across the country and the Canadian National Standard all require strict adherence to humane handling of livestock, high-quality feeding and health care, and provision of housing and social conditions that maximize the expression of natural behaviours.

The consuming public is increasingly concerned about the quality of life given to the animals they eat, and more and more consumers are therefore purchasing meat products from organic producers.

The articles in this section present some of the evidence that exists in the scientific literature, as well as practical advice for organic livestock producers and information for the consuming public.

Mandate of the Animal Welfare Task Force "To research and identify ways to improve animal care on organic farms"

 

 

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Posted November 2007