From 9 May 2021, new regulations about surgical procedures on animals will come into effect. They cover a variety of procedures carried out on a range of animals by veterinarians and others – from specialist procedures to routine ones such as lamb tail docking. Click on the link below to read the regulations relating to […]
Good Guidance – Wing and Leg Injuries
Each company must have a documented monitoring programme in place for wing and leg injuries. The purpose of the programme is to ensure reviewable measures are in place and actions are taken where wing and leg injuries are identified as a result of improper handling by equipment and/or personnel. If the limits are exceeded, employees’ […]
Humane Slaughter Practices by PIANZ
PIANZ members are proactive in ensuring that the practices they follow during the farming, transport and slaughtering of meat chickens always meet and often exceed the requirements of the Animal Welfare (Meat Chickens) Code of Welfare.
Footpad Dermatitis – A Photo Guide
This photo guide is kindly supplied by Livestock Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.