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.
