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2013 Sponsorship: Seminar - How science can inform and improve animal welfare and production

Project start date: 08 May 2013
Project end date: 11 April 2013
Publication date: 11 April 2013
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Sheep, Goat, Lamb, Grassfed cattle, Grainfed cattle

Summary

The purpose for this seminar was an evidence-based discussion of how science has contributed to improve animal welfare and production and its role in future production systems.  It informed agricultural professionals, farmers, students, lobbyists and the general public regarding current approaches and developments in the use and management of farm animals and of the evidence regarding the welfare outcomes of practices and approaches to the farming of animals for food and fibre.