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Below are some useful links about Farming on Animal Welfare - Issues - Society - :
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BSE - Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (10) Chats and Forums (1) FMD - Foot and Mouth Disease (5) |
Government (11) News and Media (7) Organizations (16) |
Pictures and Videos (4) Poultry (26) |
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The National Organic Program (USDA) - http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/
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. |
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AWIC - Farm Animals - http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/farmanimals/farm.htm
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. |
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Eatwild - http://www.eatwild.com
The advantages of natural grass feeding of farm animals. Health benefits, news, and links to suppliers. Washington State, US. |
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World Farm Animals Day - WFAD - http://www.wfad.org/
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. |
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Farm Animal Welfare: the Power Struggle - http://www.pighealth.com/welfare.htm
The struggle between the differing interests of consumers, farm animals, farmers, retailers, media, politicians, scientists, vegetarians and welfare campaigners. |
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Humane Labeling Program (BC SPCA) - http://www.spca.bc.ca/farm/
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. |
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Foot and Mouth Disease Petition - http://www.rockisland.com/~newmoon/llamas/fmd.html
Background information and petition for a US policy for vaccination for foot and mouth disease. |
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Factory Farmed Pigs - http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/7569/
Illustrated fact sheet. From the Campaign Against Factory Farming. Australia. |
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AVMA - Humane labeling latest niche - http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/nov00/s111500d.asp
American Humane Association certifies food animal producers employing humane standards. From the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. |
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BBC News - Farm practices 'threaten health' - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/64458.stm
Intensive farming is putting public health at risk, according to a controversial report by the National Consumer Council. (Real Video) |
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Free Farmed (AHA) - http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_farm_animals
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. |
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Farm Sanctuary: Factory Farming - http://www.factoryfarming.com/
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. |
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Freedom Food (RSPCA) - http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RSPCA/RSPCARedirect&pg=FreedomFoodHomepage
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. |
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