Farm Assurance Schemes and Animal Welfare
Overall, the Soil Association achieved the highest scores for all of the species covered by the analysis. This scheme offers many welfare benefits compared with standard industry practice and the scheme standards would be expected to provide a significantly higher standard of welfare than that provided by adherence to minimum legislative requirements.
Farm Assurance Schemes and Animal Welfare - Executive Summary 2012
How the schemes compare. Consumers are increasingly concerned about the welfare of food-producing animals. However, a lack of clear information on the welfare
standards for the animals used in the production of different products is a significant barrier to ethical purchasing and consumer choice (Report produced with support from Compassion in World Farming).
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The OneKind Manifesto for Animal Welfare 2011
This OneKind Manifesto sets out some key recommendations for the next Scottish Parliament. Compassion, respect and protection of animals must be the responsibility of everyone. That’s what OneKind is all about. But Parliament can make a significant difference by setting a clear agenda to prioritise the welfare and protection of animals.
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