Shelter Animals Count The Asilomar Accords — In August of 2004, a group
of animal welfare industry leaders from across the nation convened at Asilomar in Pacific Grove, California, for the purpose of building bridges across varying philosophies, developing relationships and creating goals focused on significantly reducing the euthanasia of healthy and treatable companion animals in the United States.
The statistics are reported via the Asilomar Accords which were developed by a group
of animal welfare industry leaders from across the nation»... for the purpose of building bridges across varying philosophies, developing relationships and creating goals focused on significantly reducing the euthanasia of healthy and treatable companion animals in the United States.»
The name «Asilomar» comes from the name of the spot where in August of 2004, a group
of animal welfare industry leaders from across the nation met together in California to discuss issues and create standards focused on reducing the euthanasia of healthy, treatable and adoptable companion animals in the United States.
Stop treating foster - based rescue groups like the red - headed stepchildren
of the animal welfare industry.
Not exact matches
Restaurant chain Shake Shack has vowed to adhere to a set
of new
animal welfare promises that will make the company's sourcing
of chickens more humane, becoming the latest company in the
industry to make this pivot.
Animal welfare activists remind us that hundreds
of millions
of animals are used each year as idols for questionable research in science and as victims
of inhumane treatment in
industry, including food
industries that rear and slaughter
animals for meat.
Many
of the general challenges
of the livestock
industry in meeting consumer demands are shared by the crop
industry, with the exception
of animal welfare.
The article by Schulz and Tonsor reviews the structural evolution
of the
industry, the underlying legal framework in
animal welfare, and adjustments in impacted markets.
However, concerns for
animal welfare and meat quality are leading the
industry in a new direction
of gas stunning in lieu
of the traditional method
of electrical stunning.
Maple Lodge Farms also strictly adheres to the Codes
of Practice for the Care and Handling
of Poultry, a series
of strict
industry guidelines developed by farm groups,
animal welfare groups, veterinarians,
animal scientists, federal and provincial governments, related agricultural sectors and others.
Kristie Middleton, food policy manager for The HSUS said, «We welcome Papa John's move to join its peers in the food
industry in addressing one
of the most critical
animal welfare issues in food production today.
Renowned
animal welfare scientist and pork
industry advisor, Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is clear on this issue: «Confining an
animal for most
of its life in a box in which it is not able to turn around does not provide a decent life.»
«For more than a decade, Burger King Corp. has demonstrated a commitment to
animal welfare and, through our BK Positive Steps ® corporate responsibility program, we continue to leverage our purchasing power to ensure the appropriate and proper treatment
of animals by our vendors and suppliers,» said Jonathan Fitzpatrick, chief brand and operations officer
of Burger King Corp. «We are proud to announce these new,
industry - leading commitments that support meaningful standards
of humane treatment in our U.S. supply chain.»
Now worth $ 1.27 billion dollars to Australia, the growth
of the organic
industry suggests consumers are willing to pay the price for real food that is farmed with environmentally friendly practices and a concern for
animal welfare.
Josh Balk, director
of food policy for The HSUS said, «We applaud Ahold USA's move to join its peers in the food
industry in addressing one
of the most critical
animal welfare issues in food production today.
However, concerns for
animal welfare and meat quality are leading the
industry in a new direction
of gas stunning in lieu
of the traditional method
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The wellbeing and health
of animals is paramount for Australian producers and our
industry, like our community, rightly has high expectations that all those in it look after the
welfare of livestock.
MLA is a service company for Australian red meat and livestock producers and, on their behalf and at the request
of industry, we invest in ongoing research, development and adoption programs that promote high standards
of animal welfare and continuous improvement.
Now, working with our suppliers and The Humane Society
of the United States, we are setting new commitments to help the egg and pork
industries eliminate cages to demonstrate our responsibility to
animal welfare and sustainable, ethical sourcing.»
Working together with our suppliers Williams Sausage is committed to continuous improvement
of animal welfare practices in our
industry.»
Consumer demand for
animal welfare and safe meats, and the sophistication
of existing systems52, means that the most viable applications are in
animal production
industries.
In many F&A
industries, maintaining high standards
of environmental sustainability (e.g. reduced water, energy, waste and land footprint) and
animal welfare have already transitioned from being potential differentiators to accepted costs
of doing business.
Renowned
animal welfare scientist and advisor to the pork
industry Dr. Temple Grandin is clear on this issue: «Confining an
animal for most
of its life in a box in which it is not able to turn around does not provide a decent life.»
Renowned
animal welfare scientist and advisor to the pork
industry, Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is clear on this issue, stating: «Confining an
animal for most
of its life in a box in which it is not able to turn around does not provide a decent life.»
«Kroger's has taken a very important step for
animal welfare in declaring that the pork
industry must find an exit strategy for its use
of gestation crates,» said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO for The HSUS.
Renowned
animal welfare scientist and advisor to the pork
industry, Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is clear on this issue: «Confining an
animal for most
of its life in a box in which it is not able to turn around does not provide a decent life.»
Together with the red meat
industry, MLA has implemented a range
of programs and initiatives to address
animal welfare concerns.
The next three years will see a number
of issues relevant to rural voters feature in the public debate, including the re-regulation
of the sugar
industry and a renewed focus on
animal welfare.
Evidence
of routine abuse clearly shows that the live export
industry's attempts to improve
animal welfare in destination countries is not working.
The integrity
of the process undertaken by the NSW Department
of Primary
Industries (DPI) was put into question after research by
animal welfare scientists was distorted by the drafting group to appear in favour
of conventional caged egg production.
The live export
industry is considering a major retreat on
animal welfare policy, by canvassing an idea put forward by Labor for an independent inspector to oversee the treatment
of livestock.
Harris Ranch is one
of the most trusted brands for quality beef produced with some
of the highest safety and
animal welfare practices in the
industry.
«We are standing up on behalf
of the entire organic sector to protect organic integrity, advance
animal welfare, and demand the government keep up with the
industry and the consumer in setting organic standards,» said Laura Batcha, Executive Director and CEO
of the Organic Trade Association.
The
animal medicines
industry is dedicated to providing safe, effective, quality products for the treatment and
welfare of all
animals, large or small.
NOAH Chief Executive Dawn Howard says; «As stated in the report the
industry is united in supporting high standards
of animal welfare post-Brexit.
A civilised society should have a system which encourages competition to raise
animal welfare standards, not competition to lower them and we should not jeopardise our farming
industry simply because
of some arbitrary rules set down by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
«The Parliament has produced a charter for the multibillion - pound
animal - research industry to carry on business as usual, with scant regard either for animal welfare or public opinion,» says Michelle Thew, chief executive of the European Coalition to End Animal Experi
animal - research
industry to carry on business as usual, with scant regard either for
animal welfare or public opinion,» says Michelle Thew, chief executive of the European Coalition to End Animal Experi
animal welfare or public opinion,» says Michelle Thew, chief executive
of the European Coalition to End
Animal Experi
Animal Experiments.
University
of Queensland School
of Biomedical Sciences research team leader Dr Olga Panagiotopoulou said musculoskeletal injury was one
of the main
animal welfare concerns in the
industry.
And the
industry's unique — Europe has a controlled & vastly superior product to China, in terms
of quality &
animal welfare, and Saga Furs & Kopenhagen Fur (its unlisted rival) are the primary auction house conduit between breeders & global luxury / fashion buyers.
So the MORE
animal welfare regulation we see, and the MORE actual
industry & government enforcement
of those regulations, the better I say for all concerned.
The future is bright, but we as an
industry and each
of us as individuals must continue to strive to show the world we are truly interested in
animal welfare, that we are the experts in
animal care and products and that we will continue to strive to do what is right for the
animals.
And I am not just talking about the
animal -
welfare side
of this equation, but also the
industry side.
Their dedication to both the state
of California, and the greater
animal welfare industry helps to lead the charge
of homing homeless pets!
Our stated mission at the Pet
Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) is to promote responsible pet ownership and
animal welfare, foster environmental stewardship and ensure the availability
of pets.
In addition to serving as the president and CEO
of the American Pet Products Association, you are also the chairman
of the Pet Leadership Council, an organization made up
of pet
industry leaders,
animal welfare advocates, veterinarians and academia.
It's estimated that the cattle
industry loses about $ 3 billion each year in lost weight gains, poor feed conversion and increased disease because
of internal parasites.1 With the financial impact and
animal welfare concerns on cattle operations, it is important for producers to understand parasite control, as well as the misconceptions about parasite control.
By fostering connections and collaboration throughout the pet
industry,
animal care and
animal welfare organizations, the CATalyst Council seeks to make a tangible and positive impact on the health and wellbeing
of our feline family members.
As an
animal welfare organization, we believe that humans can interact with
animals in entertainment,
industry, sport and recreation, but that the interaction should include provisions for the proper care and humane management
of all
animals involved.
The ceremony fits perfectly with the mission
of the conference, which provides an extensive line - up
of some
of the most cutting - edge speakers, thinkers, and activists in the
animal welfare industry who aim to explore how to breathe life into adoptions programs that are outdated and killing millions
of domestic
animals annually.
A past member
of two national
animal welfare industry boards, Boden also helped found a statewide alliance
of animal agencies in Indiana.