Farming

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.

Illustrated fact sheet. From the Campaign Against Factory Farming. Australia.

The advantages of natural grass feeding of farm animals. Health benefits, news, and links to suppliers. Washington State, US.

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.

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 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.

American Humane Association certifies food animal producers employing humane standards. From the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Background information and petition for a US policy for vaccination for foot and mouth disease.

Intensive farming is putting public health at risk, according to a controversial report by the National Consumer Council. (Real Video)

Certification and labeling program for products which come from farm animals treated in accordance with American Humane Association humane standards. Links to certified producers. Farm Animal Services, AHA. US.

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.

WSPA, a global animal welfare charity provides free veterinary clinics, support ... Watch a video overview of our farm animal welfare program: ...[2008/11/21]

... Farm Animals ... The Animal Welfare Approved standards prohibit cruel ... is upholding the high standards set by the Animal Welfare Approved program. ...[2008/08/31]

Farm Animals are regulated under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) only when used in ... established to review the welfare of farm animals on agricultural land, at ...[2008/12/02]

Farm Animal. Welfare: An Assessment of Product. Labeling Claims, Industry ... Fraser of Farm Animal Behaviour and Welfare, explains that this definition of welfare ...[2008/06/17]

Campaigns. Victories. About Farm Animals. Resources. News & Press. Multimedia ... on animal agribusiness and its toll on farm animal welfare, the environment, ...[2008/11/23]

Amazon.com: Farm Animal Welfare: Social, Bioethical, and Research Issues: Bernard E., PhD Rollin: Books ... Science, Ethics and Politics of Farm Animal Welfare ...[2008/11/26]

Halverson, M. Farm animal welfare: Crisis or opportunity for agriculture? ... farming" (EC, 1999), emphasising animal welfare, where these regulations apply ...[2008/02/20]

Farm Animal Welfare & Rights: The Power Struggle between differing perspectives, beliefs & interests. ... Farm Animal Welfare Issues Controversy - Online Video: ...[2005/09/02]

... of Farm Animal Welfare ... setting of welfare standards for farm animals is still in ... for consumers and others concerned about farm animal welfare. ...[2008/11/04]

... that these changes have reduced the welfare or well-being of farm animals. ... Farm animal welfare is an increasingly prominent issue in many wealthy countries. ...[2007/10/05]