There are plenty of reasons to choose organic, it's better for the environment, the animals are reared
using higher animal welfare standards and of course organic produce has lower pesticide residues and is GM free.
Not exact matches
Organic production is an overall system of farm management and food production that combines best environmental practices, a
high level of biodiversity, the preservation of natural resources, the application of
high animal welfare standards and a production method in line with the preference of certain consumers for products produced
using natural substances and processes.
«It is important that authorised veterinary antibiotics remain available for vets to prescribe and
use responsibly to maintain our
high standards of
animal health and
welfare.»
To promote
high standards of conduct in the field and publish a number of codes of practice covering many aspects of firearms safety and
use, the conduct of shooting sports, pest control and
animal welfare.
Increasing requirement for farmers to adopt
higher standards for food safety and biosecurity, become less reliant on the
use of antimicrobials and hormones, and provide assurances regarding
animal welfare, in order to remain compliant with regulations and competitive
Monkeys and apes are our closest relatives in the
animal kingdom, and because of their
high cognitive abilities and complex social behaviour, biomedical research
using these
animals requires additional justification and
high welfare standards.
Directive 2010 / 63 / EU has firmly anchored the principles of the 3Rs (to Replace, Reduce and Refine the
use of
animals) in EU legislation and strives to achieve harmonization with the
highest animal welfare standards.
They encourage corporations to enact policies dictating
higher animal welfare standards and they educate the public
using outreach materials such as leaflets and online videos.