Open Directory - Society: Issues: Animal Welfare: Farming
See also: This category in other languages: - Extensive resources and bibliography related to the care and use of farm animals. Current meetings, government policies and guidelines, publications and links. From the USDA, Animal Welfare Information Center. US. - The advantages of natural grass feeding of farm animals. Health benefits, news, and links to suppliers. Washington State, US. - The struggle between the differing interests of consumers, farm animals, farmers, retailers, media, politicians, scientists, vegetarians and welfare campaigners. - Features impact on animals, environment, labor, and human health of factory farming of eggs, pork, dairy/veal, beef, poultry and fish. Current issues and photos. New York and California, US. - Background information and petition for a US policy for vaccination for foot and mouth disease. - Labeled meat, eggs and dairy products assuring the product has come from animals reared, transported and slaughtered in accordance with welfare standards compiled by the RSPCA, which also monitors the program. Includes product availability. UK. - Developing enhanced humane standards for farm animal husbandry. What it is, goals, standards, news and press releases, how it's funded and links. From the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Canada. - The Rules include livestock welfare. The Final Rule (National Standards on Organic Agricultural Production and Handling), The National List, background and history, upcoming events, training, fact sheets, application for accreditation and commercial availability. From the US Department of Agriculture, US. - October 2nd is a celebration to get people involved against factory farming. Page describes areas of concern regarding the treatment of domestic species as well as the negative impact of poor animal husbandry practices in rural areas. - American Humane Association certifies food animal producers employing humane standards. From the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. (November 15, 2000) - Intensive farming is putting public health at risk, according to a controversial report by the National Consumer Council. (Real Video) (March 11, 1998)
