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B.AWW.0252 - Cross sectoral welfare strategy joint projects

Animal welfare issues extend to all domestic and wild species of animals.

Project start date: 30 June 2016
Project end date: 21 April 2021
Publication date: 23 April 2024
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb
Relevant regions: National

Summary

This project supported projects under the National Livestock Animal Welfare RD&E program, a collaborative program between other RDCs. Projects covered areas including: a needs and gaps analysis, monitoring of public attitudes towards animal welfare, environmental enrichment, and a toolkit for contingency planning.

Objectives

To develop cross sectoral investment opportunities in animal welfare

Key findings

NARDE continues to provide contact across animal industries and a chance to collaborate and co-invest.

Benefits to industry

Cross sectoral investment provides for bigger, bolder and more impactful investment opportunities.

More information

Project manager: Michael Laurence
Contact email: reports@mla.com.au
Primary researcher: Australian Pork